Guidance Document on Migration and Health

Source: World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Published: 4/2019. Migration has been a part of the experience of countries in the Region of the Americas at various moments throughout their history, and is occurring in part due to natural disasters and climate change. This 18-page document was developed to serve as a resource for Member States to address the public health and health system challenges related to migration, including the promotion and protection of the health of migrants throughout their migration process. It aims to support the integration of the health needs of migrants into national health policies, strategies, and programs, and to protect the health of this population, and that of the host population. (PDF)
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