Is it time for a Refugees' Health Unit in Greece?

Tsiamis, Costas; Terzidis, Agis; Kakalou, Eleni; Riza, Elena; Rosenberg, Theophilos

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(16)31489-1

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“…Slovenia has state-appointed health professionals undertaking the work alongside NGOs (74). The creation of a Refugees' Health Unit in Greece offered the opportunity for healthcare providers working with a translator or cultural mediator (76). In Spain, an Intercultural Mediation Programme for women mostly treated reproductive problems among Latin American women.…”

Section: Challenges To Healthcare Provision In Transfer Countriesmentioning

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Migrants’ and refugees’ health status and healthcare in Europe: A scoping literature review

Lebano

Hamed

Bradby

et al. 2020

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Abstract Background There is increasing attention paid to the arrival of migrants from outwith the EU region to the European countries. Healthcare that is universally and equably accessible needs to be provided for these migrants throughout the range of national contexts and in response to complex and evolving individual needs. It is important to look at the evidence available on provision and access to healthcare for migrants to identify barriers to accessing healthcare and better plan necessary changes. Methods This review scoped seventy seven papers from nine European countries (Austria, Cyprus, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, and Sweden) in English and in country-specific languages in order to provide an overview of migrants’ access to healthcare. The review aims at identifying what is known about access to healthcare and healthcare use of migrants and refugees in the EU member states. The evidence included documents from 2011 onward. Results The literature reviewed confirms that despite the aspiration to ensure equality of access to healthcare, there is persistent inequalities between migrants and non-migrants in access to healthcare services. The evidence shows unmet healthcare needs, especially when it comes to mental and dental health as well as the existence of legal barriers in accessing healthcare. Language and communication barriers, overuse of emergency services and underuse of primary healthcare services as well as discrimination are described. Conclusions The European situation concerning migrants’ and refugees’ health status and access to healthcare is heterogenous and it is difficult to compare and draw any firm conclusions due to the scant evidence. Different diseases are prioritised by different countries, although these priorities do not always correspond to the expressed needs or priorities of the migrants. Mental healthcare, preventive care (immunization) and long term care in the presence of a growing migrant older population are identified as priorities that deserve greater attention. There is a need to improve the existing data on migrants’ health status, needs and access to healthcare to be able to tailor care to the needs of migrants. To conduct research that highlights migrants’ own views on their health and barriers to access to healthcare is key.

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Migrants’ and refugees’ health status and healthcare in Europe: A scoping literature review

Lebano

Hamed

Bradby

et al. 2020

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“…Following a joint statement by 25 NGOs in August 2017 [85], a circular was issued on 13 February 2018 to clarify the process of issuing AMKA to beneficiaries of international protection and asylum seekers [85]. The Greek government currently provides NHS services free of charge for refugees [17,87,88,89]. …”

Section: The Refugee Crisis Challenges the Greek Healthcare Systemmentioning

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“…Interpreting was provided by volunteers; however, professional interpreters were demanded in order to enhance confidentiality [17,87]. Greek social workers are now added to primary healthcare (PHC) settings.…”

Section: The Refugee Crisis Challenges the Greek Healthcare Systemmentioning

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Impact of the Refugee Crisis on the Greek Healthcare System: A Long Road to Ithaca

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Kotsios

Srivastava

et al. 2018

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Greece is the country of “Xenios Zeus”, the Ancient Greek god of foreigners and hospitality; however, it is also the main point of entry to Europe. Since the beginning of 2014, 1,112,332 refugees crossed the borders of Greece. Overall, 33,677 children and adolescent refugees sought asylum in Greece from 2013 to 2017, while 57,042 refugees are currently being hosted. The rapid entry of refugees into Greece raised the critical issue of health policy. The Greek National Health Service (NHS) faces many challenges. Adequate economic and human support is essential if this situation is to be managed successfully. However, Greece still bears the burden of the economic downturn since 2009. In fact, the crisis led to shortages in crucial equipment, and unmet health needs for both locals and refugees. The NHS deals with traumatic experiences, as well as cultural and linguistic differences. Overcrowded reception centers and hotspots are highly demanding and are associated with severe disease burden. This highlights the importance of guidelines for medical screening, healthcare provision, and a well-managed transition to definitive medical facilities. Furthermore, non-governmental organizations make an essential contribution by ensuring appropriate support to refugee minors, especially when they experience poor access to the NHS.

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“…Its principal contribution is the healthcare service on the field, in terms of limited resource medicine, offered by certified physicians and nurses (4). At the same time, numerous national and international seminars, dealing with the healthcare needs of immigrating and displaced populations, have taken place under the auspice of the SoM.…”

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Refugee crisis in Greece: The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens paves the way to meet the challenge

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Is it time for a Refugees' Health Unit in Greece?

Cited by 9 publications

References 3 publications

Migrants’ and refugees’ health status and healthcare in Europe: A scoping literature review

Migrants’ and refugees’ health status and healthcare in Europe: A scoping literature review

Impact of the Refugee Crisis on the Greek Healthcare System: A Long Road to Ithaca

Refugee crisis in Greece: The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens paves the way to meet the challenge

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