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The report analyses the complex causes of forced migration and its consequences and impacts on displaced populations, their hosts and humanitarian actors. It looks at the significant gaps in humanitarian protection for ever-increasing numbers of forced migrants who do not fit into conventional categories of protection, and the public health challenges caused by forced displacement, particularly for women, children and those with mental health problems. Forced displacement triggers major public health challenges. It amplifies existing vulnerabilities and undermines the key resources that communities need to sustain their health, such as disease control mechanisms. Forced migration interrupts people’s access to preventive and curative health services, and this access is often not restored when migrants resettle in new communities, frequently in unofficial settlements in urban areas. The health consequences of displacement can persist for years within forced migrant communities, also affecting the health of future generations. The Canadian Red Cross has responded to the changing face of humanitarian response, and, with the support of the Government of Canada, has equipped and trained personnel for two rapid deployment health emergency response units, including a basic health care facility and an emergency hospital. These Emergency Response Units are on standby for rapid deployment, with teams ready to respond within 48 hours in a public health emergency. The field hospitals can provide treatment to vulnerable populations within 12 hours of arrival, and are self-sufficient for one month. Click here to read the full report.
Posted: October 17, 2012 |
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