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What Is the Impact of Climate Change and Food System Disruptions on African Migrant Livelihoods and Food Security in South Africa?

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Climate, Displacement and Hunger: Why Migrants in South Africa Are on the Frontline In 2023, a household survey in Gauteng found that migrant households in the region had markedly higher risk of food insecurity than native-born households — even after controlling for employment, household size, and other socioeconomic factors. Wiley Online LibraryAt the same time, […]

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The Economic Impact of Migration on South African Communities: A Health Policy Perspective

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 Migration Health in South Africa Opening: The Numbers Tell a Story In July 2024, the South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor alone recorded 32,309 movements, constituting 92% of all migration flows across Zimbabwe’s official border points. Meanwhile, healthcare facilities in Johannesburg’s inner city reported a 40% increase in emergency department presentations by undocumented migrants between 2023 and 2024.

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