International Conference on Migration Health – Rome, Italy

International Migration is a global phenomenon that is growing in scope, complexity and impact. Human
migration is now at an all-time high, accounting for 245 million persons and is shaping world events and fuelling political and
public debates. People have been migrating since the beginning of human history and these flows have led to the mixing of
people that had led to positive cultural and economic exchanges and have built nations. Forced migration, driven primarily
by conflicts, social injustice and global inequities, is increasing and has resulted in a quarter of all international migrants
who are refugees, asylum seekers or internally displaced persons many with health disparities. Migrant populations are
heterogeneous and have a broad range of health needs — their presence raises several medical, ethical, economic, social
and cultural issues for both migrants and receiving health systems.
The International Society of Travel Medicine has been focussed on the care of travelling and mobile populations for more
than 25 years. We are excited to partner with clinical, public health, and humanitarian organizations to organize a conference
that will address the complex multidisciplinary health issues of this population.