World Health Organization Bringing hope to migrants

Refugee and Migrant Health

New Delhi, July 06, 2018 :

Mohammad, from Syria, lives at Eleonas Camp, a centre for asylum seekers in Greece. He teaches English as a volunteer and is learning the Greek language. In addition to using a wheelchair, Mohammad takes medicine to manage his diabetes, high blood pressure and heart condition. His greatest hope is to be reunited with his wife and two daughters, who he has not seen for three years, and return to Syria when the conflict ends.

Mohammad, together with around 600 000 migrants and refugees living in Greece, has access to primary health services thanks to investment in universal health coverage by the Greek Government. WHO has been working with the Government to help address the public health challenges related to migration.

Source- WHO