Working Group on Migration and Health
Migration is a defining phenomenon of our time. Recent estimates indicate that in 2020, there were approximately 281 million international migrants globally, representing 3.6% of the world population—a trend that has steadily increased over the past five decades1. Providing holistic healthcare for migrants poses a daily challenge for health systems worldwide and calls for the active involvement of political institutions, trained professionals, and civil society.
Mission
The Working Group on Migration and Health aims to establish a network of European experts from national societies and organizations affiliated with FESTMIH. Our mission is to enhance understanding of migrant health issues and to advocate for a progressive and coordinated approach to addressing the most urgent challenges at both national and international levels.
Member of the WG Migration and Health
Miriam Navarro (Co-Leader)
Michele Spinicci (Co-Leader)
Francesco Castelli
Belén Comeche
Ana Requena
Carmen Saperas
Reference:
1: McAuliffe, M. and L.A. Oucho (eds.), 2024. World Migration Report 2024. International Organization for Migration (IOM), Geneva
