Zimbabwe — Population Mobility Mapping (Beitbridge)

In support of the Government of Zimbabwe’s National Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) as the co-lead of the COVID-19 Port of Entry pillar in Zimbabwe facilitated a Population Mobility Mapping (PMM) in Beitbridge Border Districts from 13 to 15 October 2020. The PMM was jointly executed by IOM with Government of Zimbabwe. The participants included representatives from government entities that were consulted during the previous national level engagements, local leaders who were knowledgeable about population mobility, public health, and the area of assessment in Beitbridge, which included: Ministry of Health and Childcare, World Health Organization (WHO), Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT), National Migration Coordination Directorate (NMCD), Ministry of Local Government, Public Works, and National Housing, Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Beitbridge Municipality, Rural District Council, Department of Immigration and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).