New law expanding health care for undocumented migrants

Countries and areas:

Finland

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 3: Good health and well being

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

France 2022-2023

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Migration and Health

Summary:

A new law has recently come into force in Finland that expands health care for undocumented migrants living in the country. Under this law, undocumented people can now access necessary care ñ that is, care that health care professionals deem necessary.

Link:

https://picum.org/finland-new-law-expands-health-care-undocumented-migra...

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2022-2023 - GRT 2 Background Paper "Rights and Migration: working to ensure the health, safety, and rights of migrants"