Doctors of the World UK - Algeria – Wilaya d’Alger, towns in the south and on the coast

Algeria

Algeria- Facilitating access to healthcare for migrants

LOCATION: Wilaya d' Alger-towns in the south and on the coast LONG TERM

 

SITUATION:

Border closures in northern Algeria have effectively blocked thousands of sub-Saharan migrants . Only around a hundred were able to obtain refugee status. The vast majority of migrants are marginalised and live in very precarious conditions. Their access to healthcare is particularly difficult and struggle to deal with the situation.

 

SOLUTION:

The programme aims to improve access to healthcare and other rights for migrants in Algiers by bringing together various local organisations. The programme has four components: creation of a network of health service mediators, helping organisations to support migrants, developing community-based health education activities and launching a process of transnational lobbying activities.

 

BENEFICIARIES: 5000

 

OUTLOOK: Long Term

 

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