Taking action to rebuild: violence experienced by migrants consulting Doctors of the World in Europe

Factors influencing injury or death due to traumatic events in Afghanistan’s crisis-affected populations: a cross-sectional nationwide study

“… 14 Another study examining access to healthcare for people facing multiple health vulnerabilities in 26 cities across 11 countries (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK) found that, among 1809 patients interviewed about their experience of violence, nearly 85% had experienced one or more episodes. 15 Surprisingly, our study found that 72.5% had experienced active conflict or violence in the crisis-affected populations across Afghanistan. Development and implementation of strategies to prevent and effectively deal with such conflict or violence are urgent, including identifying victims, providing life-saving medical supplies and care, ensuring a timely response to the health needs and continuity of health services, and expanding work on trauma and rehabilitation for conflict-related injuries.…”

“…A study of 992 migrants and refugees from Syria and Afghanistan attending Médecins sans Frontières mobile mental health clinics found that almost 4 in 10 individuals had experienced one or more traumatic events, including violence and physical trauma, during their journey 14. Another study examining access to healthcare for people facing multiple health vulnerabilities in 26 cities across 11 countries (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK) found that, among 1809 patients interviewed about their experience of violence, nearly 85% had experienced one or more episodes 15. Surprisingly, our study found that 72.5% had experienced active conflict or violence in the crisis-affected populations across Afghanistan.…”