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Migration has always been an enriching part of societies. Of all 6 WHO regions, the European Region hosts the largest share of people living outside their country of origin, with an estimated 101 million international migrants out of a global total of 281 million. One in 8 people in the Region is a refugee or a migrant...

To harness the power of migration to contribute to resourceful and resilient populations and an economy of well-being for all, migrants’ right to health must be met. Good physical and mental health of host communities and migrants alike lays the foundation for thriving societies and social inclusion...

Earlier this year, Member States of the WHO European Region achieved a milestone by adopting the new Action plan for refugee and migrant health in the WHO European Region 2023–2030 at the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, held in Astana, Kazakhstan. By so doing, Member States reaffirmed their commitment to the right to health for all, including refugees and migrants.

The action plan identifies 5 strategic actions to improve the health of refugees and migrants in the Region through 2030: 

• ensure refugees and migrants benefit from universal health coverage 
• implement inclusive emergency and disaster risk reduction policies and actions 
• develop inclusive environments that promote public health, social inclusion and well-being 
• strengthen migration-related health governance and evidence- and data-driven policy-making 
• explore innovative ways of working and develop enabling partnerships.

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