June 18, 2026 · Lancet (London, England) · DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00494-0

The UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health: review of the state of progress

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The authors review the progress made since the UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health's 2018 publication, highlighting the urgent need for improved health care access for refugees and migrants amid rising global migration trends and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. They emphasize the importance of incorporating health considerations into migration policies, establishing monitoring systems, and addressing the health consequences of climate change. Ultimately, the authors call for strong leadership and accountability to enhance the health outcomes and rights of people on the move.

Ibrahim Abubakar, David Tellez, Robert W Aldridge, Chiara Altare, Mauricio L Barreto, Yamina Boukari, Rachel Burns, Báltica Cabieses, Delanjathan Devakumar, Fouad Fouad, Sally Hargreaves, Michael Knipper, Bernadette N Kumar, Rebecca Langella, Karen Lau, Nyovani Madise, J Jaime Miranda, Davide Mosca, Karan Parikh, Nicola Pocock, Eilin Rast, Marina Romanello, Leonard Rubenstein, Kabir Sheikh, Kerrie Stevenson, Ursula Trummer, Cathy Zimmerman, Paul B Spiegel

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