The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has now surpassed 100 million for the first time on record.
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) reports that 476,400 migrants live in Ghana, while over one million Ghanaians live abroad.
The World Refugee Day is an occasion to raise awareness on the unique health needs of refugees and people on the move, and the challenges they may face in accessing healthcare during their journeys and in the host country.
The aim is to step up efforts worldwide to ensure everyone everywhere at any time is able to enjoy the right to health and access high-quality health services that are sensitive to their needs, and appropriate for each person’s culture and needs, without financial impediment. This is key to achieving universal health coverage.
If policies that promote the health of refugees and all people on the move are in place, refugees and migrants can contribute to the full and flourishing life of a country and to supporting the economy, culture and a diverse society.
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