A workshop was held in the southern province of Binh Phuoc on June 24 toreview a survey on migration fluctuation and malaria prevention formigrants in the locality.

The event was organised by theWorld Health Organisation, the International Organisation for Migration,the Ho Chi Minh City’s Institute of Malaria and Parasitology and theprovincial Centre for Preventing Malaria.

Surveyresults collected by the research group on malaria and parasiticdiseases in Bu Dang, Bu Gia Map and Bu Dop districts showed increasingmigration fluctuation, especially in border areas.

The number ofmigrants in Binh Phuoc accounts for one-third of the country’s totalmigrant population, who are mainly seasonal labourers.

Experts said the number of people suffering from malaria is on the rise as is migration.

Occupational characteristics, living and working environments andunhealthy lifestyles have led to a surge of malaria cases in the countrywith 1,058 cases recorded in the first six months of this year.

Atthe workshop, participants in charge of malaria prevention inresearched areas in Binh Phuoc shared difficulties in runningcommunication campaigns and providing healthcare services to localmigrants, especially in remote areas.

They asked the research group to design more effective measures to better manage and communicate.-VNA