THREE DEMANDS BY DOCTORS OF THE WORLD FOR ENSURING THE RIGHT TO HEALTH CARE FOR EVERYONE IS RESPECTED IN EUROPE

Doctors of the World
is fighting for equal access to preventive healthcare and treatment for anyone living in Europe, without discrimination on the basis of immigration status or financial means. Health policy must remain independent of immigration policy.
and is making 3 demands:

• NO REQUIREMENT TO REPORT UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE SEEKING HEALTHCARE
  Safeguards on medical confidentiality and a strict ban on any kind of reporting or arrest of undocumented migrants seeking healthcare.

• PROTECTION FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
  Immediate action in all European countries to introduce specific safeguards ensuring access to preventive healthcare and treatment for children (under 18) and pregnant women, including appropriate ante-natal monitoring.

• NO EXPULSION OF SICK PEOPLE
  Protection for seriously ill foreign nationals who cannot effectively access healthcare in their home country. They should not be deported and should be issued with residence permit.