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Pre-Departure Health Assessments and Travel Arrangements for Persons Resettled to Denmark Print
Framework agreement between IOM and the Danish Immigration Service regarding Pre-departure Health Assessments and Travel Arrangements for persons resettled to Denmark

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Refugee family travelling to Denmark (© IOM Bangkok 2006)

Summary

Under this agreement, IOM through its missions worldwide provides pre-departure health assessments and travel arrangements for quota refugees selected for resettlement to Denmark.  The pre-departure health assessment is performed for all applicants in the country of first asylum and includes the taking of the medical history as well as detailed physical examination. Testing for HIV, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis forms part of the routine physical examination. The HIV testing encompasses pre and post test counselling.

Moreover, IOM organizes the travel arrangements, including necessary in-country transportation and transit arrangements. Shortly before departure IOM carries out the “fitness to travel” health check. IOM provides for escorts and purchases winter clothes where needed.

The scope of the programme is global. The programme is operated by field missions in the respective locations. IOM Helsinki is the programme manager.

Activity Area

  • Movement and Migration Health
Project Duration

  • To be renewed each year; current agreement is valid until 31 December 2006
Target Group

  • Persons selected for resettlement to Denmark
Project Partners

  • Danish Immigration Service
Countries involved

  • Denmark and all countries worldwide where refugees for resettlement to Denmark are selected
Donor

  • Danish Immigration Service
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Further Information

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 19 September 2006 )