ICN Commends European Nurses Input toward Refugee Crisis

In a Press release titled "Nurses are key to healthcare for refugees and migrants”the International Council of Nurses (ICN) pointed out the importance of Nurses who are working tirelessly to ensure that all the refugee and migrants receives the best health care services available. The press release also pointed out that nurses are in the fore front of care delivery to the injured and sick refugee.

“The International Council of Nurses has tremendous respect for the work of nurses in this crisis, as in the many disasters and conflicts across the world,” said Judith Shamian, ICN President. “We would like to thank them for their support and care for those who are suffering.” 

The immense difficulties faced by nurses who are constantly providing hand-on assistance to the refugees in their overcrowded camps were highlighted in the press release.  

In the refugee camps in Europe, cramped living and poor facilities for hygiene can cause outbreaks of cholera, measles and scabies, Poor nutrition is adding to an increase in heart disease and diabetes. In addition, many refugees and migrants suffer injuries as they make their way to safety. The World Medical Association recently called for governments to ensure that migrants and refugees receive full access to healthcare, stating that “it was essential that the health care of migrants and refugees was not neglected in a bid to save money. The press release in full