MSF calls for stopping migrant rejections at Belarus border
The NGO points its finger against Lithuania and Latvia for the treatment reserved to migrants who have been left in the cold, without food or water, at times with fatal consequences.
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UK reports 50 cases of diphtheria among migrant arrivals
The number of diphtheria cases in England has risen this year, British health officials have warned, citing dozens of cases found among asylum seekers arriving into the country. The infectious disease primarily affects the upper respiratory tract.
Mobile clinic offers services to migrant workers in southern Sicily
In a small red van, which tours an agricultural area in southern Sicily, a team from the organization EMERGENCY offers healthcare, psychological assistance and social support to migrants working in the fields. InfoMigrants paid them a visit.
Migrant with terminal cancer dies visiting family in Ghana one last time
The story of John Baldri moved Italy and the world. His village in Italy helped raise funds so that he could see his family in Ghana again. Baldri had hoped to return to Italy after his visit, but has since passed away in his homeland.
WHO: Refugees and migrants receive worse health care
Refugees and other migrants receive a lower standard of health care in comparison to local residents, a new WHO report has found. Migrants face additional hurdles including language, economic and legal barriers, as well as unequal access to information and services.
Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic
As France hails a "great surge of generosity" from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, some experts warn that Europe must prepare for a continuing influx of unvaccinated people.
COVID-19: 'Lack of internet and language barriers complicate migrants' access to vaccination'
Since October, aid organization Samusocial de Paris has been offering COVID-19 vaccinations twice a week to homeless people, mainly migrants, at Porte de la Villette, in northern Paris. The organization has to face many challenges dealing with this mobile population with little access to the internet and which does not always speak French. InfoMigrants spoke with Maëlle Prioux, head of health projects at Samusocial and Samy Rasli, coordinator of public health actions at Samusocial.
Italy: Migrant vaccinations begin on Lampedusa
Italy has begun vaccinating all migrants landing on the island of Lampedusa, where dozens of Tunisians and other migrants have been arriving daily. Visiting US diplomats praised the coordination and the management of the site.
Italy: Vaccinations for 400 migrants in Bari
Administration of COVID vaccines began Tuesday in an asylum seeker reception center in the port city of Bari in Italy's southern province Puglia. A total of 400 people have signed consent forms to be given the vaccine.
Vaccines: Migrants and homeless 'invisible', Caritas Rome
The Roman chapter of Catholic charity Caritas has reported "a disproportionate impact on the health of immigrants" of the Covid pandemic in Italy, denouncing a risk of "invisibility" regarding the vaccination campaign.
Belgium: Hunger striking migrants 'between life and death'
Fears continue to grow for the health of hundreds of undocumented migrants in Belgium who have stepped up a hunger strike aimed at getting the authorities to let them stay. The migrants have been refusing to eat for two months.
Are refugees in Turkey being vaccinated?
The vaccination campaign is underway in Turkey, but migrants face an especially large number of challenges on the road to immunization. The government has been keeping a low profile on the issue.