Illness, Boundaries and Health Systems projects

By exploring various determinants of the health of migrant groups, this research theme examines the complex linkages between migration and health in Southern Africa. This means investigating the personal and social dimensions of displacement and its impact on health. Within this initiative researchers are considering themes related to sexuality and gender, health and citizenship, and the use of plural health systems and alternative healing strategies.
This project initiative examines health as a specific developmental impact of migration, and is investigating health – particularly healthcare seeking - as a determinant of migration....