Publications by authors named "Apostolos Veizis"
The invasion of Ukraine has unleashed a humanitarian crisis and the impact is devastating for millions displaced in Ukraine and for those fleeing the country. Receiving countries in Europe are reeling with shock and disbelief and trying at the same time to grapple with the reality of providing for a large, unplanned, unprecedented number of refugees mainly women and children on the move. Several calls for actions, comments and statements express outrage, the risks, and the impending consequences to life and health.
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- Migrants, particularly refugees and asylum seekers in Greece living in poor conditions, faced significant health and socio-economic challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic due to inadequate healthcare and prevention measures.
- A study analyzed COVID-19 outbreak data from February to November 2020, finding 25 outbreaks in reception facilities, with infection rates significantly higher in these populations compared to the general population (up to 3 times higher).
- The findings highlight the urgent need for effective policies and practices to address the healthcare vulnerabilities of refugees and asylum seekers, particularly in emergency situations like a pandemic.
Background: Migrants in high-income countries may be at increased risk of COVID-19 due to their health and social circumstances, yet the extent to which they are affected and their predisposing risk factors are not clearly understood. We did a systematic review to assess clinical outcomes of COVID-19 in migrant populations, indirect health and social impacts, and to determine key risk factors.
Methods: We did a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42020222135).
Background: Refugees may have an increased vulnerability to infectious diseases, and the consequences of an outbreak are more severe in a refugee camp. When an outbreak is suspected, access to clinical information is critical for investigators to verify that an outbreak is occurring, to determine the cause and to select interventions to control it. Experience from previous outbreaks suggests that the accuracy and completeness of this information is poor.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Since 2015, Europe has been facing an unprecedented arrival of refugees and migrants: more than one million people entered via land and sea routes. During their travels, refugees and migrants often face harsh conditions, forced detention, and violence in transit countries. However, there is a lack of epidemiological quantitative evidence on their experiences and the mental health problems they face during their displacement.
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