Qu’est-ce que le Secteur de la Santé?

Summary

The health sector for Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean comprises over 64 partners across 17 countries. It focuses on strategic priorities like technical cooperation, cross-border health coordination, and community involvement. In 2020, it reached 1.17 million people with primary care, sexual and reproductive health services, and health professional training. In 2021, it aims to assist 1.8 million people with emergency medical care, non-communicable and communicable disease treatment, mental health support, public health interventions, and COVID-19 response, requiring $213 million as outlined in the 2021 response plan.

Takeaways

• 🌐 The health sector for Venezuelan refugees and migrants is a platform coordinating across agencies in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries.
• 🤝 It involves over 64 partners focusing on strategic priorities including technical and operational cooperation.
• 🏥 The health sector has three main strategic focuses: supporting host country authorities, cross-border health coordination, and integrating social organizations.
• 🔄 They aim to enhance community participation among host communities, refugees, and migrants to ensure the right to health.
• 👥 In 2020, they reached 1.17 million people through primary health care, sexual and reproductive health services, and training health professionals.
• 🆘 The health interventions for 2021 include emergency medical care, treatment for non-communicable diseases, mental health care, and public health interventions.
• 💉 A key public health intervention is vaccinations for the most vulnerable groups and strengthening health surveillance systems.
• 📢 They also focus on communication and information exchange, including risk communication in transit and destination countries.
• 🎯 The goal for 2021 is to reach 1.8 million people, which requires $213 million as outlined in the response plan for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.
• 📍 More information can be found on the R4 info points website.

Q & A

What is the health sector for the platform of coordination agencies for Venezuelan refugees and migrants?

The health sector is composed of over 60 partners across 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on strategic priorities for health support.

What are the strategic priorities of the health sector for Venezuelan refugees and migrants?

The strategic priorities include technical and operational cooperation, cross-border health coordination, integrating social organizations, and enhancing community participation.

How many people did the health sector reach in 2020?

In 2020, the health sector reached 1.17 million people.

What were the actions taken by the health sector in 2020 to reach people?

The actions included primary health care, sexual and reproductive health care, and training health professionals to identified needs.

What are the health interventions planned for 2021?

In 2021, interventions include emergency medical care, treatment of non-communicable and communicable diseases, mental health care, public health interventions, vaccination of vulnerable groups, strengthening health surveillance systems, and COVID-19 response.

What is the goal for the health sector in terms of reaching people in 2021?

The goal for 2021 is to reach 1.8 million people.

How much funding is required to achieve the 2021 goals for the health sector?

To achieve the 2021 goals, 213 million dollars are required as defined in the response plan for Venezuelan refugees and migrants.

What is the role of communication and information exchange in the health sector's strategy?

Communication and information exchange play a crucial role in conveying risks and coordinating efforts in transit and destination countries.

How does the health sector integrate social organizations?

The health sector integrates social organizations to support the implementation of actions and enhance community participation.

What is the significance of enhancing community participation in the health sector's strategy?

Enhancing community participation is significant for ensuring the right to health for both host communities and refugees and migrants.

Where can one find more information about the health sector's activities for Venezuelan refugees and migrants?

More information can be found by visiting the R4 info points website.