Health Status and Health Care Needs of Drought-Related Migrants in the Horn of Africa-A Qualitative Investigation.

ABSTRACT: Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia, situated in the Horn of Africa, are highly vulnerable to climate change, which manifests itself through increasing temperatures, erratic rains and prolonged droughts. Millions of people have to flee from droughts or floods either as cross-border refugees or as internally displaced persons (IDPs). The aim of this study was to identify knowledge status and gaps regarding public health consequences of large-scale displacement in these countries. After a scoping review, we conducted qualitative in-depth interviews during 2018 with 39 stakeholders from different disciplines and agencies in these three countries. A validation workshop was held with a selection of 13 interviewees and four project partners. Malnutrition and a lack of vaccination of displaced people are

SUBMITTER: Lindvall K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7459765 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature