Daniel Kashnitsky from REG part in a roundtable titled “Commit to continuity: targets that survive borders, status changes, and displacement” held at the EU Parliament on Tuesday (organised by the European Clinical AIDS Society and hosted by three Members of the European Parliament).
It was important for us to contribute to the European dialogue alongside colleagues from community-based and civil society organisations, as well as from WHO Europe and academia.
REG spoke about the barriers refugees face in accessing HIV and TB care, and the important role community-led organisations play in helping people navigate new healthcare systems.
One key point is that EU governments need to plan clear communication for Ukrainian refugees regarding their rights to health care in case they decide to withdraw or modify the Temporary Protection Directive in March 2027.
Uncertainty about the future is, in itself, a strong predictor of stress and poor mental health, particularly for key and vulnerable groups, especially war refugees, many of whom no longer have a home to return to in Ukraine.