Thread by @WHO

It's International #MigrantsDay

2⃣8⃣1⃣ million people – 1 in every 30 – is a migrant, making for 3.6% of global 🌎🌍🌏 population. Regardless of legal status, all migrants have the right to healthcare

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It's International #MigrantsDay

Many migrants lack:
❌Access to quality health services
❌Financial protection for health

To achieve #HealthForAll, let's ensure everyone can exercise the right to health without discrimination on any grounds.

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It's International #MigrantsDay

The right to health means access to universal health coverage that is:
✅ Timely
✅ Good Quality
✅ Affordable
✅ Acceptable
✅ Appropriate

It's time for #HealthForAll

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It's International #MigrantsDay

Many migrant workers are at the frontline of the #COVID19 response providing key essential services. Let's protect the health & rights of migrant workers.

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The health & access to healthcare of migrants can be impacted by:
🔸culture and language barriers
🔸discrimination & stigma
🔸policy & legislation
🔸poor working conditions
🔸insecure housing
🔸limited access to clean water & sanitation

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It's International #MigrantsDay

To protect and care for the health of refugees & migrants we need culturally sensitive and effective care that recognizes the impact of migration on physical and mental health.

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It's International #MigrantsDay

Migrants & refugees can be exposed to stress which can affect their #MentalHealth. Access to mental health services & continuity of care are crucial.

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In #Sudan 🇸🇩 mental health services provided with support from WHO and @Refugees as part of the humanitarian response for refugees from Ethiopia has led to increased capacity for #MentalHealth services within the broader health system.

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#MentalHealth needs of migrants & refugees can be addressed:
✅through inclusive & accessible prevention programmes
✅as part of general health services
✅through timely diagnosis, treatment & rehabilitation

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It's International #MigrantsDay

Migrants & refugees make a vital contribution to society, but they cannot reach their full potential unless they are in good physical & #MentalHealth.

Let's ensure #HealthForAll because:
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT
HEALTH IS A HUMAN RIGHT