Hotline for Health Services for Displaced Lebanese 1787
Hotline for the Patient Admission to Hospitals 01/832700
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Form covax.moph.gov.lb
MoPH Hotline 1214
Are you a new member? Sign up now
 
Let us help you
Read about the latest topics.

The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health: the health of a world on the move


Executive Summary
With one billion people on the move or having moved in 2018, migration is a global reality. International migration has increased to 258 million, and the numbers of refugees and people displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and climate change are at their highest levels: 22 and 40 million, respectively. Despite negative political narratives, migration is not overwhelming high-income countries—instead, it takes place mostly between low-income and middle-income countries and most people are migrating for work. By and large, migration is a positive and diverse experience. But migration has also become a political lightning rod. 
The UCL–Lancet Commission on Migration and Health steps into this political debate to provide evidence for cooperation and action on what is one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. The Commission’s foundation is that migration and health are inextricably linked—and key to sustainable development. It provides a framework of migration as a dynamic process, providing evidence of the multiple factors that could be beneficial or detrimental to individuals and systems along the migration journey—at origin, transit, destination, and return. It documents the devastating impacts of forced migration, especially on girls and women, but also the overall benefits to the health of individuals and populations that migration generates. It lays out a research agenda to better ensure the health of migrants. Using the lens of health the Commission shows that migration policies can be both ethical and feasible—calling for governments, international agencies, and professionals to promote health in global mobility.

Read More

Comments
Migration and health: human rights in the era of populism
Walid Ammar
The Lancet

"
Historically, the overall contribution of migrants to the economy and wealth of hosting countries has exceeded their costs. Migration helps address labour market imbalances, and migrants contribute more in taxes and social contributions than they receive in benefits. 
1 
However, increasing opposition to migration is expressed in political rhetoric and social media. Xenophobia and racism are galvanised by populist discourse that serves domestic political interests. A climate of intolerance facilitates the passing of discriminatory laws and the introduction of measures against migrants that contradict fundamental human rights. Additionally, public misinformation campaigns and the diffusion of fake news through social media make public opinion more receptive to extreme actions such as forced expulsions and building walls between peoples. The UCL– Lancet Commission on Migration and Health 
2 
makes a strong case for action to respond to the health needs of migrants while maximising the benefit from migration. The Commission provides evidence that discredits those who promote intolerance and shows that mortality is, on average, lower among migrants than people in host countries."

Link to the The Lancet Commission on Migration and Health
    2
ATC Name B/G Ingredients Dosage Form Price
S01AE01 FLOXEDOL G Ofloxacin - 3mg/ml 3mg/ml Gel 339,992 L.L
A10BK03 FLORIANCE 25 G Empagliflozin - 25mg 25mg Tablet, film coated 1,791,790 L.L
S01AE07 FORTYMOX G Moxifloxacin (HCl) - 0.5% 0.5% Drops solution 772,709 L.L
J01MA12 FLOBIOX G Levofloxacin - 750mg 750mg Tablet, film coated 945,809 L.L
A10BK03 FLORIANCE 10 G Empagliflozin - 10mg 10mg Tablet, film coated 1,791,790 L.L
J01MA14 FLOXIMOX G Moxifloxacin (HCl) - 400mg 400mg Tablet, film coated 1,062,276 L.L
S01BC04 FLUROPTIC G Flurbiprofen sodium - 0.03% w/v 0.03% w/v Drops solution 223,078 L.L
J01DD02 FORTECARE G Ceftazidime - 1g 1g Injectable powder for solution 10,011,695 L.L
B03AA02 FERRATE G Ferrous fumarate - 20mg/ml (iron element) 20mg/ml Suspension 667,890 L.L
G04CB01 FINASTEKERN G Finasteride - 5mg 5mg Tablet, film coated 560,382 L.L
B03AA02 FEOSTA G Ferrous fumarate - 200mg 200mg Tablet, film coated 682,160 L.L
G04CB01 FINASTERIDE G Finasteride - 5mg 5mg Tablet, film coated 356,118 L.L
B03AA02 FEOSTA G Ferrous fumarate - 200mg 200mg Tablet, film coated 9,355,300 L.L
G04CB01 FINASTERIDE ARROW LAB G Finasteride - 5mg 5mg Tablet, film coated 516,036 L.L
G04CB01 FINASTERIDE BAILLEUL G Finasteride - 1mg 1mg Tablet, film coated 1,619,330 L.L
G04CB01 FINASTERIDE BAILLEUL G Finasteride - 1mg 1mg Tablet, film coated 1,619,330 L.L
B03AC FER PANPHARMA G Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml 100mg/5ml Injectable solution 2,315,441 L.L
B03AC FER PANPHARMA G Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml 100mg/5ml Injectable solution 2,315,441 L.L
B03AC FEROMAX G Iron trivalent (hydroxide sucrose complex) - 100mg/5ml 100mg/5ml Injectable solution 2,213,309 L.L
B03AC FERRASIL G Iron (sucrose) - 100mg/5ml 100mg/5ml Injectable solution 2,194,047 L.L
L01BB05 FLUDARABIN EBEWE G Fludarabine Dihydrogenophosphate - 50mg/2ml 50mg/2ml Injectable solution 3,567,902 L.L
B03AC FERAPPLIC G Iron trivalent (ferric carboxymaltose) - 500mg/10ml 500mg/10ml Injectable dispersion 34,231,559 L.L
J01XX01 FOSFOKEY G Fosfomycine (trométamol) - 3g 3g Granules for solution 399,121 L.L
L01BB05 FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE NEAPOLIS G Fludarabine Dihydrogenophosphate - 50mg/2ml 50mg/2ml Injectable solution 4,031,528 L.L
J01XX01 FOSFOLAG G Fosfomycine (trométamol) - 3g 3g Granules for solution 399,121 L.L
B03AD03 FOLIFER G Folic acid - 1mg, Iron bivalent (as dried ferrous sulfate) - 90mg Tablet, film coated 1,408,347 L.L
C10AB05 FENOFIBRATE ARROW G Fenofibrate - 160mg 160mg Tablet 639,669 L.L
C10AB05 FENOSUP LIDOSE G Fenofibrate - 160mg 160mg Capsule 774,053 L.L
C10AB05 FINOFIB BENTA G Fenofibrate - 160mg 160mg Tablet, film coated 788,388 L.L
C10AB05 FINACOR G Fenofibrate micronised - 160mg 160mg Capsule 774,309 L.L
    2
Sitemap
© Copyrights reserved to Ministry of Public Health 2025