Description
Introduction
Overview of provided health services and recorded trends of morbidity for persons coming from the population of migrants and asylum seekers located within temporary reception centers in the territory of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H). During the first year of pandemic COVID-19, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) collaborated with local healthcare centers (HCC) to facilitate primary healthcare provisions across 8 (eight) reception centers within FB&H.
Methodology
Data were recorded using local medical evidence and data collection were coordinate by DRC. This overviews the methods employed by medical teams offering healthcare to migrant populations in FB&H. It also records the morbidity trends prevalent within these populations.
Results and Discussions
Medical examinations and interventions were conducted by specialized teams, tailored to the needs and user volume in each center. Competent health care center teams were consistently available on weekdays and even on weekends for several hours. In 2020, the average staff attendance across centers included: 8 medical doctors (from HCC), 15 medical technicians (from HCC), and 17 medical technicians (from DRC). Services rendered across the 8 reception centers in 2020 provided 97,217 medical examinations and 24,143 medical interventions. The five leading reported diseases based on the ICD-10 classification, sourced from health care center teams were: Diseases of the respiratory system (J00-J99) - 18,843 cases; Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) - 13,242 cases; Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99) - 10,919 cases; Certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99) - 9,903 cases; and Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K93) - 7,877 cases. The number of referrals for diagnostics and specialist examinations and the total was 2,184.
Conclusions
Based on the research findings, the key conclusion highlight was that the predominant ailments among migrants and asylum seekers in temporary reception centers within the FB&H are diseases of the respiratory system, diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, certain infectious and parasitic diseases, and diseases of the digestive system. It is crucial to prioritize improving healthcare for migrant populations across all countries dealing with these populations.
Acknowledgments
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to DGI, IOM, and other organizations dedicated to aiding migrants in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their unwavering support and commitment to assisting migrants have significantly contributed to the success of our efforts. Additionally, we extend our appreciation to the Institute of Public Health of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a pivotal institution in the public health sector of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The data and insights they provide through their publications on the Health status of FB&H have been invaluable to our research. We would appreciate the opportunity to present our results and get financial support at the Geneva Health Forum conference.
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