January 2017 - WHPA welcomes WHO’s efforts in promoting migrant health and wish to highlight that late or denied treatment is discriminatory and contravenes a fundamental human right. Refusing to provide healthcare is not only ethically wrong, it poses a serious public health risk.

January 2017 - The WHPA welcomes the progress made by the mechanism. We observe, with interest, the increasing and varying initiatives from governments, and from public and private sectors. However we call for consistency, integration and coordination of solutions at both local and international level.

January 2017 - WHPA strongly supports the Commission’s report including the ten recommendations and five specific actions and the clear statement it has made on investing in health. Health is a strong driver of the economy, not an economic drain – a strong and resilient healthcare system offers secure jobs, helps countries to better overcome economic crises and respond to catastrophes and contributes to social justice and stability.