On April 29, 2012 upon invitation from Center of migrant assistance “Opora Druzhby” Information-Resource Centre specialists conducted training on health issues for Tajik labour migrants, men and women.

In the classroom, equipped with the computers with free Internet access, on a big TV screen, Information-resource center consultants made two presentations, one of which was devoted to the legal aspects of receiving emergency and planned medical services by foreigners in Russia (adults and children) and also getting medical examination for proceeding work permit in Russia. Issues of getting medical assistance by pregnant migrant women in period of pregnancy and childbirth were highlighted additionally. The following presentation was devoted to the Tuberculosis problem. Main reasons, symptoms of Tuberculosis, precautionary measures and procedures in case of detection of this illness among foreign citizens, their children and friends were explained in very popular way.

Health issues and protection of human rights was perceived with a huge interest and understanding among labour migrants. Taking into account a large quantity of interested labour migrants and the necessity of raising the awareness among them on their rights and obligations during the residing and working period in Russia, it was agreed to conduct such trainings on a constant base.