Poverty in Europe is still one of the most important barriers to health. Inadequate housing, drug use, discrimination-based violence, HIV and other infectious diseases are all risk factors that must be tackled for the health of populations.
We must rise to the health challenge that is created by the arrivals of people in exile in Europe.
After some strenuous migration journeys, these populations are facing disgraceful reception conditions with detrimental consequences for their health and poor access to care.
These emergencies and humanitarian crises in Europe are highlighting the lack of state and European Union services. Yet, overcoming that lack is vital as it constitutes a violation of the most fundamental human rights.
