This International #MigrantsDay, here are 5⃣ facts about migrants’ health you should know:
Every 8th person in the world is a refugee or a migrant.
Migrant & refugee populations make valuable contributions to society. However they can’t reach their full potential unless they are in good physical & #MentalHealth.
The right to health is 🔑 to achieve #HealthForAll.
It's International #MigrantsDay
The right to health is a human right ❤️🩹
→ Health does not begin or end at national borders, so migratory status should not exclude anyone from health services & social protection.
♥️ #HealthForAll ♥️
During the last 30 years, the number of international migrants in the world almost doubled.
→ Health & social protection systems need to be prepared to accommodate the rising health needs of refugees & migrants. Information & data on their health is crucial.
It's International #MigrantsDay.
The right to health means access to universal health coverage that is:
✅ Timely
✅ Good Quality
✅ Affordable
✅ Acceptable
✅ Appropriate
#HealthForAll
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It's International #MigrantsDay
Migrants and refugees are integral to a society’s development.
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
#HealthForAll
It's International #MigrantsDay
Universal health care must include refugees and migrants!
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The health & well-being of refugees & migrants is impacted by factors including:
🏘️ housing
👨🏭 working conditions
🔄 migratory status
🪙 income
⚕️ access to services
🏫 education
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It's International #MigrantsDay
Early detection and treatment of #Cancer is crucial.
Migrants & refugees are likely to face poorer health outcomes for untreated noncommunicable diseases, due to limited access to health-care services.
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