Are asylum seekers, refugees and foreign migrants considered in the COVID-19 vaccine discourse?

COVID-19 vaccine challenges: What have we learned so far and what remains to be done?

“… [74] . Additionally, it is important to consider equity across and within priority groups (i.e., to account for existing ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in any scheme and prioritize groups that are historically underserved) [ 75 , 76 ]. Furthermore, mechanisms need to be established to capture groups that may otherwise be missed within prioritization schemes, including undocumented migrants or homeless individuals.…”

War in Nagorno-Karabakh highlights the vulnerability of displaced populations to COVID-19

“…18 Displaced populations are often more likely to be in positions of disproportionate vulnerability to the COVID-19 pandemic. 19 In light of these challenges, we believe that displaced populations residing in overcrowded spaces should be given priority in receipt of the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. 19 Equitable, efficient and timely access to the vaccine among refugees and migrants has been endorsed by the International Organisation for Migration and the Director of Migration and Health at WHO.…”

“…19 In light of these challenges, we believe that displaced populations residing in overcrowded spaces should be given priority in receipt of the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. 19 Equitable, efficient and timely access to the vaccine among refugees and migrants has been endorsed by the International Organisation for Migration and the Director of Migration and Health at WHO. 20 21 Nonetheless, stockpiling of vaccines by developed countries, 22 has contributed to a greater vaccine shortage in low-income and middle-income countries.…”

Prisoner's Dilemma: Ethical questions and mental health concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination and people living in detention

“…As the multiple COVID-19 vaccines are rolled out globally, there has been growing concern about the nature of their distribution on a supranational, national, community, group and individual level ( Emanuel et al., 2020 ; WHO, 2020 ; Persad, Peek, & Emanuel, 2020 ). Organizations and health experts alike have called for an equitable approach to address humanitarian concerns ( Foppiano Palacios & Travassos, 2020 ; Mukumbang, 2020 ), to transcend international socioeconomic boundaries ( Garfinkel, Sansonetti & Pulverer, 2020 ; WHO, 2020 ) and to meet the needs of high risk individuals, such as those living in detention ( American Medical Association 2020 ; Siva 2020 ).…”