Publications

Collection and integration of data on refugee and migrant health in the WHO European Region (2020)

This technical guidance outlines current evidence, knowledge and best practice relating to the integration of migration health data into national health information systems.

Refugee and migrant health in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: assessment tool for response at municipal level in the WHO European Region (2020)

A migrant-sensitive municipality is essential to promote the health and well-being of refugees and migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Promoting the health of migrant workers in the WHO European Region during COVID-19. Interim guidance, 6 November 2020

This interim guidance is intended to support WHO European Region Member States and partners in promoting the health of migrant workers in particular through effective approaches and best practices in enhancing preparedness, prevention and control of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as considerations for mitigating the negative socioeconomic impact of the pandemic.

Interim guidance for refugee and migrant health in relation to COVID-19 in the WHO European Region (2020)

This guidance is intended for use by health authorities to guide the actions taken by health-care providers for refugees and migrants in relation to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: assessing health systems capacity to manage large influx of refugees and migrants (2020)

The large numbers of refugees and migrants arriving in and transiting through Bosnia and Herzegovina pose new challenges to the health system, which must adapt and respond to the needs of both migrants and residents.

Strategies and interventions on preventing and responding to violence and injuries among refugees and migrants (2020)

This technical guidance outlines current evidence, knowledge and best practice relating to incidences of violence and injuries among refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region.

Health diplomacy: spotlight on refugees and migrants (2019)

It showcases good practices by which governments, non-state actors and international and nongovernmental organizations attempt to address the complexity of migration, by strengthening health system responsiveness to refugee and migrant health matters, and by coordinating and developing foreign policy solutions to improve health at the global, regional, country and local levels.

Strategy and action plan for refugee and migrant health in the WHO European Region

This document contains the draft Strategy and action plan for refugee and migrant health in the WHO European Region. It focuses on strategic areas and priority actions to address the public health and health system challenges related to migration

Report on the health of refugees and migrants in the WHO European Region: no public health without refugee and migrant health (2018)

This report, the first of its kind, creates an evidence base with the aim of catalysing progress towards developing and promoting migrant-sensitive health systems in the 53 Member States of the WHO European Region and beyond.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Migrants on the Move in Europe (2015)

A multi-agency guidance note. This document was prepared by WHO/Europe, UNHCR, IOM and MHPSS.net with the contribution and endorsement of all signatory agencies.

Country assessments

Assessing health system capacity to manage sudden large influxes of migrants

Technical guidance

Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis reports

A themed synthesis report series summarizing the best available evidence to improve policy-makers’ understanding of the specific issues related to migration