Europe MSF Urges European Governments to Respect Life, Dignity and Healthcare of Migrants

12 Dec 2009 |

• According to MSF press release, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants are bearing the brunt of increasingly restrictive policies which take a toll on their physical and mental health. Yet when they finally reach Europe, many face prolonged detention, appalling living conditions and a lack of access to health-care. In Greece and Malta, MSF’s work in detention centers: “We find overcrowding and horrible hygiene conditions” said Christos Papaioannou, MSF field coordinator in Greece.

Source : MSF press release