Frontiers in Public Health (Sep 2022)
Sharing country experiences: The WHO Global School on Refugee and Migrant Health in Jordan
Abstract
In 2021, Jordan was the first country to host the Global School for Refugee and Migrant Health, to improve the knowledge of the public health implications of migration. These perspective articles aim to retrieve salient reflections during the School as a baseline for further enhancement of migrant and health programs. During the School, a compilation of achievements, challenges, and opportunities was discussed around specific interrelated subjects, such as health system management and mental health. Successful examples were provided in the integration of refugees and migrants into health policies. On the other hand, the national health information systems are often not migrant-sensitive and evidence is still poor around mental health problems of refugees and migrants. Health financing remains a critical subject to address in a tailored way. The School highlighted the need to continue the exchange of experiences to promote a common approach to tackle similar needs.
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