The 2024 global heath expenditure report by the world health organization (who) shows that the average per capita government spending on health in all country income groups fell in 2022 from 2021 after a surge in the early pandemic years. Refugee and migrant children, especially unaccompanied minors, are more likely to experience traumatic events and stressful situations, such as exploitation and abuse, and may struggle to access health care. “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”
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Almost 70 years after these words were adopted in the constitution of the world health organization, they are more powerful and relevant than ever.
This requires prioritizing the needs of those furthest behind to achieve equity.
