Policy to protect migrants during virus crisis needed
The number of undocumented migrant workers is estimated at between 1.5 million and four million, according to a World Bank report.
The lack of decent accommodation prevents the implementation of proactive measures, and this could cause the further spread of the virus. Undocumented migrant workers face added vulnerabilities, as they are deemed illegal and have no rights within the legal system. They live in the shadow, on the margins of society, with no legal rights whatsoever.
Such policies and the barriers blocking migrants’ access to healthcare threaten the health security of all.- Embark on a policy that does not discriminate when providing healthcare, including Covid-19 testing and treatment, to migrants, regardless of their status, and without them having to fear arrest and detention;
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WHO warns virus crisis has ‘long way to go’ as deaths top 180,000 | The Malaysian InsightMost countries still in early stages of epidemic while some affected early are starting to see resurgence in cases.
Read more »
Hong Kong political crisis deepens despite protest lull during virus | Malay MailHONG KONG, April 23 — A roundup of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists and a row over the powers of Beijing's office in the city have deepened the political crisis engulfing the financial hub even as a coronavirus lockdown prevents large-scale protests. The mass demonstrations that convulsed the...
Read more »
Singapore pastor feeds locked-down migrants during Covid-19 crisisThe country has seen a sharp rise in cases among workers from Bangladesh and India. FMTNews Covid19 Singapore
Read more »
14 more crew have virus on cruise ship docked in Japan | The Malaysian InsightAt least 48 crew on board Costa Atlantica are infected.
Read more »