February 20, 2020

The Neglected Health of International Migrant Workers in the COVID-19 epidemic

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Public Health Policy and Practice

• Liem et al. describe an often neglected group of individuals during outbreaks: international migrant workers (IMW). There are currently about 150 million IMW worldwide, of which 95% reside in areas with confirmed COVID-19. The authors highlight barriers IMW encounter in accessing health services during outbreaks and call for IMW health needs to be made an urgent public health priority.

Liem et al. (Feb 18, 2020) The Neglected Health of International Migrant Workers in the COVID-19 epidemic. The Lancet Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30076-6