Thread by @WHO

It’s #WorldRefugeeDay !

WHO thanks all the refugees and migrants who are working with host communities to respond to #COVID19.

While refugees and migrants may live in conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to #COVID19, they are also playing an important part in a united response.

Here’s how 👉bit.ly/30YSiNG

#WithRefugees

“During work, I did not think about my refugee status, I did not feel separate, I was part of a united team…”

Refugee nurse Ahmed Ahmed 👨‍⚕️ tells us how he supports Izmir migrant health centre fighting #COVID19 👉 bit.ly/30XedVz

#WithRefugees

WHO & @Refugees join forces to strengthen & advance public health services to keep some 7⃣0⃣ million refugees, displaced & stateless people worldwide safe from #COVID19 & other health challenges.

Details 👉bit.ly/3eugFGI

#WorldRefugeeDay

WHO works to help all people who have been forced to leave their homes 🏠➡️ during #COVID19 access health services when and where they need them.

Here is what we have done so far: bit.ly/3eugFGI

#WithRefugees

WHO has primary responsibility for promoting and protecting the health of refugees & migrants from #COVID19, including:

🔶26M refugees, 80% of whom live in low-& middle income countries with fragile health systems
🔶40M internally displaced people

#WithRefugees

WHO country offices around 🌎🌍🌏 are working to ensure refugees and migrants can access health services and that they are included in national responses to #COVID19.

Here’s how 👉 bit.ly/3eugFGI

#WorldRefugeeDay

As part of the @UN Network on Migration, WHO boosts efforts to enhance access to health services for migrants during #COVID19 including preparedness, prevention, response and beyond.

More details 👉 bit.ly/3hGZKTH

#WorldRefugeeDay

👍 Caring for patients
👍 Educating neighbours
👍 Safeguarding the community

Dr. Kelli 🧑‍⚕️ is a refugee doctor working on the front line fighting #COVID19



#WorldRefugeeDay

Here is what WHO is doing to help and support refugees & migrants around 🌏🌍🌎 during #COVID19.

👉bit.ly/3eugFGI

#WithRefugees

Migrants face similar health threats from #COVID19 as their host populations but may have more difficulties getting access to essential services.

We are ensuring that no-one must be left behind.

👉bit.ly/3hGZKTH

#WorldRefugeeDay

Today is #WorldRefugeeDay.

Standing together - today and every day. Solidarity!

Photo story 👉 bit.ly/3dahRxS