Refugee crisis: "Noble words need to be followed by concrete action"
by Martin Seychell, Deputy Director General of the European Commission Directorate for Health and Food Safety
The continuing arrival of refugees in Europe is an unprecedented challenge for many Member States and calls for solidarity across the European Union.
EU President Juncker has identified the refugee crisis as the immediate priority of action in the European Union. Healthcare must continue to be part of the global response and the health needs of the refugees, especially the most vulnerable amongst them, must be met.
The Commission has mobilised resources and stands ready to support the reception and healthcare systems of Member States under particular pressure to provide services, including he
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