The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries – two thirds of those surveyed – now include them in their national health policies and laws.
Drawing on data from 93 Member States, the report establishes the first global baseline for tracking progress toward inclusiv...
While the WHO report highlights progress towards more inclusive health systems for refugees and migrants, it also underscores ongoing challenges such as insufficient data collection, limited representation of refugees and migrants in governance and decision-making processes, and uneven access to healthcare services. The report can be seen as a call to action for governments, partners, and donors to accelerate progress by addressing these gaps and investing in strategies tailored to the specific ...