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In most European Union (EU) countries, foreigners’ (especially undocumented migrants- UDM) access to health care is much more restricted than it is for nationals. In some countries, they have access only to vital emergency health care; to face that reality, the HUMA network aims at promoting access to health care in the EU for asylum seekers (AS) and undocumented migrants. This 3 years advocacy project will be run in 19 EU Member States.

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The HUMA network’s main objectives were:

Guarantee effective access to health care and prevention for all undocumented migrants and asylum seekers on equal grounds as nationals with the same level of resources; Address specific needs of vulnerable groups (pregnant women, children and victims of torture)
Grant a permit/authorisation to stay to seriously ill undocumented migrants unless it is thoroughly and objectively proved availability of treatment in country of origin
Ensure effective access to health care to foreigners confined in detention centres/waiting areas AND permanent access to detention centres by NGOs

For more information, please download the presentation of the HUMA network.

During the three years project, the HUMA network project...

Contributed to the expertise and knowledge on the condition of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers in Europe, by the development of expertise and in-depth research. See our publications here.
Raised awareness and mobilise health professionals Europe-wide. See more
Raised awareness of the decision makers at national and European levels.

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