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HomeExpert opinion on the public health needs of irregular migrants, refugees or asylum seekers across the EU’s southern and south-eastern borders
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On 6 August 2015 ECDC was requested by the European Commission (Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety) to produce scientific advice on the main health needs of certain migrant populations, and the options for addressing these, in relation to the prevention and control of communicable diseases. The Commission asked ECDC to focus on migrants entering the EU, particularly those who may be irregular or are applying for asylum or refugee status and who originate from Africa or the Middle East. The options to address health needs of migrants should concentrate on actions which can be taken at the point of entry or after arrival. The Commission asked ECDC to include information on recent health threats addressed in ECDC Rapid Risk Assessments (diphtheria, meningococcal meningitis, louse-borne relapsing fever) as well the prevention and control of other relevant communicable diseases.
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- Corporate author(s): European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (EU body or agency)
- Themes: Justice and home affairs , Public health
- Subject: aid to refugees , border control , disease prevention , health care , health control , illegal migration , infectious disease , migrant , public health , refugee , report
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| ISSN | ISBN 978-92-9193-674-8 | DOI 10.2900/58156 | Catalogue number TQ-01-15-675-EN-N |
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