Médecins du Monde – Doctors of the World releases its 2016 International Network Observatory Report
It looks at access to healthcare for vulnerable refugees who visited its clinics across Europe and Turkey in 2015.
PREGNANT WOMEN – 43.6% had no access to antenatal care in Europe and 38.9% had their first antenatal visit after the 12th week (62.9% in Europe and 33.3% in Istanbul).
CHILDREN – Of the 1,764 children seen in Europe and Turkey:
29.8% were not vaccinated against tetanus and
40.0% were not vaccinated against mumps, measles and rubella (MMR). Across the 11 European countries 60 unaccompanied migrant children
VIOLENCE – Many patients reported experiences of violence, including violence perpetrated by the police or armed forces for more than 18% in Europe, sexual violence including rape for almost 15% of them, and psychological violence for 26% of the patients. Violent experiences occurred in the country of origin, but also during the journey and in the host country (particularly experiences of hunger and psychological violence).
