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A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant …

(3 days ago) WEBThese barriers to African immigrant and refugee children’s access to health care have demonstrable impacts on child health. Data from the United States show race and immigration status impact youth health in intersectional ways; specifically, many …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8038070/

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Health of refugees and migrants - World Health Organization …

(4 days ago) WEBIn the fourth, the refugees and host community had comparable rates (61). Non-communicable diseases. Refugees and forced migrants often face war, persecution and extreme hardship, showing prevalence estimates of 15.4 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and 17.3 percent for depression (62).

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/publications/health-of-refugees-migrants-afro-2018.pdf

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Refugee and migrant health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(5 days ago) WEBRefugees and migrants often face worse health outcomes in countries of transit and destination due to barriers including language and cultural differences, institutional discrimination and restricted use of health services. Social, political and economic exclusion can result in poverty, homelessness and exploitation, which can create a higher

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/refugee-and-migrant-health

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Understanding the healthcare experiences and needs of African

(1 days ago) WEBResults: Culture, religion, and spirituality were identified as intertwined key contributors to the healthcare experiences of African immigrants. In addition, lack of culturally-competent healthcare, distrust, and complexity, of the U.S. health system, and the exorbitant cost of care, were identified as major healthcare access barriers.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31914960/

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Health of refugees and migrants - World Health Organization

(2 days ago) WEBmedicines and vaccines and health care financing for refugees and migrants: The state provides free healthcare and guarantees access to all citizens4. It implements all means of diagnosis, treatment and hospitalization of the sick in all structures and public health establishments as well as all actions intended to

https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/documents/publications/health-of-refugees-migrants-practices-afro-20181a28a9be-2ff4-432d-9c69-31216a1a647e.pdf?sfvrsn=2c064681_1&download=true

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Refugee and migrant health - Global - World Health Organization …

(Just Now) WEBRefugee and migrant health is a global health issue that affects millions of people who face various challenges and risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information, guidance, standards and support for health workers and policy makers to improve the health and well-being of refugees and migrants. Learn more about the health needs, …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/refugee-and-migrant-health

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Migration and Health: Addressing Current Health - African Union

(7 days ago) WEBMigration and Health. Following the launch of its Migration and Health Policy Area in 2020, the Labour, Employment and Migration (LEM) Division under the Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the African Union Commission (AUC) initiated a research project on “Migration and Health: Addressing Current Health …

https://au.int/en/documents/20220504/migration-and-health

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The Immigrant Health Advantage: An Examination of African

(Just Now) WEBThe immigrant health advantage suggests that, despite significant socioeconomic disadvantage, immigrant populations report better-than-expected health relative to U.S.-born counterparts. This phenomenon has been repeatedly shown in Hispanic-origin immigrant population with little focus on other racial/ethnic groups. In this study, the …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11113-021-09647-6

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An analysis of migration and implications for health in government

(5 days ago) WEBFor over a decade, the global health community has advanced policy engagement with migration and health, as reflected in multiple global-led initiatives. These initiatives have called on governments to provide universal health coverage to all people, regardless of their migratory and/or legal status. South Africa is a middle-income country that …

https://equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12939-023-01862-1

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Migrants in South Africa have access to healthcare: why it’s kicking …

(2 days ago) WEBTake Musina, the northernmost town in South Africa, just a few kilometres away from the border of Zimbabwe. Here non-nationals access healthcare services with relative ease, partly because of

https://theconversation.com/migrants-in-south-africa-have-access-to-healthcare-why-its-kicking-up-a-storm-189574

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African Immigrant Health Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health

(9 days ago) WEBThe health needs and practices of African immigrants in the U.S. remain poorly characterized. An immediate priority should be the rates of chronic disease among African immigrants and screening, prevention and treatment of diseases such as mental health issues, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension and cancer.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10903-009-9243-x

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Mental Health – African Immigrants Health Research Consortium

(9 days ago) WEBIssues in mental health nursing, 42(5), Resilience in the Face of Adversity: African Immigrants’ Mental Health Needs and the American Transition, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 15:4, 428-448, DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2016.1238989. Orjiako, Y. O., & So, D. (2014). The role of acculturative stress factors on mental health and help

https://africanimmigranthealth.org/mental-health/

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Health and Health Care Experiences of Immigrants: The 2023 …

(6 days ago) WEBThis report provides new data on health and health care experiences of immigrant adults ages 18 and over in the U.S., including data by immigration status, income, race and ethnicity, and other

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/health-and-health-care-experiences-of-immigrants-the-2023-kff-la-times-survey-of-immigrants/

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Health Affairs Briefing: Immigrant Health: Evidence & Policy

(9 days ago) WEBImmigrant Health: Evidence & Policy Issues. Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 1:30-3:00 pm (EDT) On Tuesday, July 20, when Health Affairs took a closer look at the effects of recent US immigration policy on

https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/he20210622.220025/

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Mental Health Concerns Among African Immigrants

(9 days ago) WEBAfrican immigrants represent a rapidly expanding group of immigrants in the United States. In New York City, Africans constitute the fastest growing segment of immigrants but the needs and practices of African immigrants in the U.S. remain poorly understood. A community based organization (CBO) serving African immigrants in Staten Island, NY …

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10903-010-9357-1

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Immigrant and Refugee Health - CDC

(5 days ago) WEBUnderstanding the immigration process for international adoptees arriving in the United States. CDC's Role in Immigration. Laws and Regulations for the Medical Examination of Aliens. Health Education and Communication Tools. Electronic Disease Notification System. Refugee Immunization Information Systems Exchange (RIISE) Project.

https://www.cdc.gov/immigrant-refugee-health/index.html

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Why Immigrants Lack Adequate Access to Health Care and Health …

(9 days ago) WEBAccess to Health Care. Because immigrants are so often uninsured, out-of-pocket health care costs are higher than those paid by the insured, making immigrants less able to pay for the care they need. Other factors, like language barriers, also impair immigrants' access to and the quality of medical care they receive.

https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/why-immigrants-lack-adequate-access-health-care-and-health-insurance/

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Nursing a crisis: SA’s potential health-care exodus in the wake

(Just Now) WEBOne of the most pressing issues is the emigration of skilled health-care professionals. Canadian immigration consultants have reported a dramatic 50% increase in interest from South African

https://www.msn.com/en-za/health/other/nursing-a-crisis-sa-s-potential-health-care-exodus-in-the-wake-of-nhi/ar-BB1n3SbH

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is - BBC

(6 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the racist system of apartheid 30 years ago.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National

(8 days ago) WEBWe were able to get a bipartisan negotiation — a plan forward on an issue that many Americans care about, an issue that matters for our immigration system, for what’s happening at the border

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/press-briefings/2024/05/22/press-briefing-by-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-and-national-security-advisor-jake-sullivan-17/

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Confronting the mental health crisis among African American youth

(2 days ago) WEBThe tragic story of Jamal Clay, a 19-year-old from Chicago, highlights a growing crisis in the African American community: the mental health of our youth.Jamal’s untimely death by suicide is a

https://rollingout.com/2024/05/27/mental-health-crisis-african-american/

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Top problems facing the US: Inflation, affordable health care Pew

(6 days ago) WEBAnd roughly half say that violent crime (51%), the federal budget deficit (49%), the state of moral values (48%) and the quality of public K-12 schools (46%) are each very big problems. Illegal immigration, climate change and racism each rate lower on the public’s list of the country’s top problems, though majorities rate these and several

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/05/23/top-problems-facing-the-u-s/

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State House Watch: May 27, 2024 American Friends Service …

(5 days ago) WEBIn good news, the House passed SB 403, relative to the health care workforce. This positive bill would grow NH’s health care workforce by providing voluntary certification for Community Health Workers. Differences with the Senate version will need to be agreed to by the Senate or reconciled in a CoC. And more good news!

https://afsc.org/newsroom/state-house-watch-may-27-2024

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Many Black men are caregivers for the older adults in their lives

(Just Now) WEBTurner is one of a growing group: Black male caregivers.Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But Black men face some issues other guys don't.

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/21/1252701335/caregiving-black-men-dementia-stress

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NHS to immigration: Key general election issues voters care about …

(7 days ago) WEBBased on polling, the election issues are clear: the NHS, the economy and immigration are the top three concerns of the public. According to YouGov, around half the public view the economy as one

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/05/24/general-elections-key-issues-nhs-immigration-economy/

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Health warns public of increasing Mpox and Flu cases South …

(2 days ago) WEBSouth Africa is currently experiencing the annual influenza (flu) season which started in the week of 22 April 2024, and a number of flu strains are circulating causing severe health complications in some patients. This has been confused with COVID-19 variant which has been in circulation with low level of transmissibility and severity.

https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/health-warns-public-increasing-mpox-and-flu-cases-27-may-2024

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Deputy Minister John Jeffery: General Assembly of African …

(8 days ago) WEBAddress by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Hon JH Jeffery, MP, on Information Commissions as Enablers for the Promotion, Protection and Monitoring of the Realisation of Human Rights in Africa at the hosting of the General Assembly of the African Network of Information Commissions (ANIC), held at the …

https://www.gov.za/news/speeches/deputy-minister-john-jeffery-general-assembly-african-network-information-commissions

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South Africa's young radicals are turning on Mandela - UnHerd

(9 days ago) WEBOnly 16% expressed optimism about the country’s future, the lowest score of the 16 African nations surveyed. Almost three quarters said South Africa is heading in the wrong direction, citing a bevy of grievances including government corruption, unemployment, the presence of undocumented migrants and problems with basic services such as water.

https://unherd.com/2024/05/south-africas-young-radicals-are-turning-on-mandela/

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Global report reveals major gaps in menstrual health and hygiene …

(6 days ago) WEBWe are the UN agency for health that connects nations, partners, and people on the front lines in 150+ locations – leading the world’s response to health emergencies, preventing disease, addressing the root causes of health issues and expanding access to medicines and health care. Our mission is to promote health, keep the world safe and

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-05-2024-global-report-reveals-major-gaps-in-menstrual-health-and-hygiene-in-schools

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From the economy to immigration: The key issues the election will …

(5 days ago) WEBImmigration Mr Sunak staked his premiership on a promise to "stop the boats" and after years of set backs, the government's Rwanda Bill became law last month, paving the way for deportation flights.

https://news.sky.com/story/from-the-economy-to-immigration-the-key-issues-the-election-will-be-fought-over-13141761

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How Tories and Labour score on the key general election issues

(Just Now) WEBThe Mirror looks at the key issues facing the country ahead of the July 4 general election - including the economy, the NHS, housing, education, crime and the environment

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/general-election-2024-how-tories-32871357

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