Portano malattie?
Solo larghi influssi di rifugiati espongono al rischio di
diffusioni di malattie infettive. Ma se ben gestiti (esempio
Turchia) il rischio può essere quasi azzerato.
Il parere della World Health Organization
• “In spite of the common perception of an association between migration and the importation of infectious diseases, there is no systematic association. Communicable diseases are associated primarily with poverty”.
• “Migrants often come from communities affected by war, conflict or economic crisis and undertake long, exhausting journeys that increase their risks for diseases that include communicable diseases, particularly measles, and food- and waterborne diseases.(…).“
“Experience in Turkey shows that a well-prepared health system can prevent reintroduction of vector-borne diseases. Since 2012, Turkey’s health system has demonstrated strong capacity and flexibility in adapting to changing needs, and, so far, reintroduction of malaria and outbreaks of leishmaniasis have been prevented.”