Across the continent, health systems are stretched. Refugees aren’t the problem — they could be the solution.


Dr Hans Kluge is the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Director for Europe.
Across the continent, health systems are stretched. Refugees aren’t the problem — they could be the solution.

For many refugees and migrants, the onset of winter marks the beginning of a potentially life-threatening period.
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