After Malaysia’s migrant crackdown, UN calls for comprehensive approach to handling Covid-19
Saturday, 02 May 2020 01:31 PM MYTThe United Nations' Malaysia chapter said this is essential in strengthening the response and recovery from Covid-19, and that every person including the most vulnerable should have access to health services and assistance without fear of negative repercussions. — Reuters pic
It said this is essential in strengthening the response and recovery from Covid-19, and that every person including the most vulnerable should have access to health services and assistance without fear of negative repercussions. It also welcomed the Health Ministry's statement yesterday that all foreigners, documented or otherwise, will receive the same medical treatment as any other patient. Such statements are reassuring and instrumental in building confidence among the undocumented part of the population.
“The fear of arrest and detention may push these vulnerable population groups further into hiding and prevent them from seeking treatment, with negative consequences for their own health and creating further risks to the spreading of Covid-19 to others.
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