Poverty in Europe continues to be one of the main obstacles to health. Poor housing, drug use, violence linked to discrimination, and HIV and other infectious diseases are all risk factors that must be eliminated to improve people’s health.
Migrants to Europe also suffer from health challenges that must be addressed. After their brutal journey from their homeland, they face disgraceful reception conditions, with detrimental effects on their health made worse by their very limited access to healthcare.
These humanitarian emergencies and crises in Europe highlight the inadequacies of state services and those of the European Union. Correcting these shortcomings is vital because they represent violations of the most fundamental human rights.
