HIV response for migrant populations: Gaps and opportunities 

HIV and mobility issues have been recognized in Viet Nam, but provisions on pre-departure HIV prevention, care, treatment, support, counseling and VCT services for migrants and mobile populations are lacking. Migrants and mobile populations have been included in the National Strategy, but specific HIV interventions among this group remain to be developed.

Greater national efforts to mainstream HIV/AIDS interventions among migrants and mobile populations are needed.

Quality pre-departure HIV information and prevention, counseling, and referral services remain to be put in place. Referral services for migrants, and provision of HIV prevention, care and treatment, are also needed for returning migrants.