Coronavirus outbreak puts pregnant refugees in Greece at increased risk
Pregnant and afraid, refugee and migrant women worry that they could catch the coronavirus when they give birth in Greece's public hospitals. But they have little choice.
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Zeinab's story: 'I don't want my baby to be born in a camp'
Zeinab and her husband fled Afghanistan two years ago and arrived at the overcrowded Moria refugee camp in October. Eight months into her pregnancy, Zeinab sleeps in a tent on rough terrain, surrounded by what international NGOs and the EU have slammed as appalling conditions. Zeineb is scared about the future but tries hard not to be discouraged. InfoMigrants' reporter Holly Young spoke to Zeinab on Lesbos.
Pregnant without papers: 'It's hell'
Mary is Ghanaian and several months pregnant. She lives in Hamburg, but she has no residence permit or health insurance – which could pose a risk to her and her baby. Many migrants without documents don’t seek important medical treatment because they are scared of being deported.
Ethiopian woman fears deportation to Poland despite pregnancy
A highly pregnant migrant from Ethiopia currently residing in Germany is expected to be deported to Poland, where she had first filed for asylum. The case is considered to be a particularly challenging implementation of the so-called Dublin agreement.
Pregnant Nigerian evacuated from Ocean Viking by helicopter
Malta's armed forces airlifted a heavily pregnant Nigerian woman and her husband from the rescue ship on Wednesday. The charity-run ship is currently carrying more than 80 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean Sea.
Birth at sea: How one rescue mission deals with pregnancies and other medical emergencies
Private rescue missions are increasingly facing rejection by ports in Italy and now Malta. One particular vessel, the Ocean Viking, is now prepared for all emergencies on board because of this — including pregnancies and births.
Italian charity helps Nigerian family rescued at sea
A pregnant Nigerian woman and her family who were rescued by Italian coast guard vessel Gregoretti are now being taken care off by a Catholic charity in Catania, southern Italy.
Unborn baby dead after pregnant woman was refused assistance in Berlin asylum center
After the death of an unborn baby, criminal charges have been pressed against two employees of a security service for denying the pregnant mother necessary assistance and possibly causing her to lose the child. The reception center operators, authorities and Berlin’s senate have promised to investigate the circumstances.
When being a migrant can be bad for your health
Migrants arriving in Europe might assume that they are coming to countries with high standards of health care, and this is often true. But the reality, the World Health Organization says, is that migrants' access to treatment in these systems can be limited. Pregnant women migrants and refugees - and their babies - also continue to face much greater health risks than other women in Europe.
Report slams accommodation standards for UK asylum seekers
A report by a UK government immigration watchdog has revealed that many properties for asylum seekers are dirty, damp and infested with vermin. Inspectors also found that much accommodation is unsuitable, putting vulnerable migrants under further strain.
Online anger over pregnant migrant forced to leave train
The video showing a pregnant woman being forced off a French train has gone viral. There has been wdespread anger on social media.