Migrants who make the journey to Europe in boats face huge risks – not least to their physical and mental health. Those who become ill during their journey receive treatment on arrival, but they often struggle with lasting psychological trauma.
Thousands of migrants and refugees are stranded in Bosnia on their way to Western Europe. They are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. The international Red Cross says some have died while trying to find shelter.
In recent days, a number of websites have spread 'scientific' claims that African or Middle Eastern blood is not compatible with 'European blood'. This is false. InfoMigrants debunks the claim.
A new report published in UK found that migrants tend to be healthier than the residents in the wealthier countries they move to. While the health of migrants is often an overlooked issue, the study debunks claims by anti-immigrant movements that allege that foreigners are a burden on their public health systems.
A recent report by the International Health Observatory says that almost nine out of 10 doctors in small and large Italian cities treat foreigners, many of whom have become regular patients.