Healthcare support for ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic: a literature review

L. Shuranova; J. Vacková; K. Hellerová; B. Faltová; R. Vistořín; R. Švestková; R.  Prokešová

doi:10.26641/2307-0404.2024.1.300498

Authors

L. Shuranova University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5611-0490
J. Vacková University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0241-1052
K. Hellerová University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3409-7401
B. Faltová University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0030-697X
R. Vistořín University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9860-8793
R. Švestková University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1999-1724
R. Prokešová University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, J. Boreckého str., 1167/27, České Budějovice, 37011, Czechia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8602-8463

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26641/2307-0404.2024.1.300498

Keywords:

Ukrainian migrants, refugees, health-related data, central register, health care crisis, care provision

Abstract

The article focuses on the analysis of "most common methods providing health care to migrants and refugees and on the other hand on the analysis of "most common health problems" of refugees and migrants especially in Europe after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Stemming from the conflict since 2014, it has triggered the most significant wave of refugees in contemporary history. The method of analysis is a "literature review" created from available sources in Medline, Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science, focusing on data systematization within the GAJU 101/2022/S project funded by the South Bohemian University in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. The search strategy included keywords such as "Ukrainian migrants," "refugees," "health data," "central registry," "healthcare crisis," and "aid provision," employing logical operators. We examined 41 literary sources from both Czech and international publications, as well as official institution websites. The study identifies the complex interplay between migration and health, revealing diverse needs among migrants and refugees. It emphasizes the necessity of developing effective healthcare policies, particularly in crisis situations. Understanding the implementation of legal provisions for healthcare access is crucial for adapting healthcare systems in Europe. Upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights during information gathering ensures equal access to medical assistance regardless of individuals' status or financial standing. Therefore, further research in this direction should not only deepen our understanding of the migration-health relationship but also translate knowledge into policies for improving healthcare conditions for migrants and refugees in Europe.

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