Barriers to health care for Burmese migrants in Phang Nga province, Thailand
Veerman, R.; Reid, T.
Journal of immigrant and minority health 13(5): 970-973
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1557-1920 PMID: 21188528 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-010-9433-6Document Number: 227626
The article describes barriers to health care experienced by Burmese migrants in a province of Thailand based on the experience of Medecins Sans Frontieres over the past three years. In addition to the barriers, the article makes suggestions for improving the conditions for the migrant workers.
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