October 24, 2016.
In its annual report published Monday, October 17, Médecins du Monde denounces access to care that has become very difficult for foreign nationals and French people in a situation of exclusion.
Difficulties for foreigners in an irregular situation
On the French territory, people in great precariousness have more and more difficulties to have access to care. This is in any case what Médecins du Monde notes in a report. What concerns the association the most is the fate of illegal aliens. Because if foreigners in a legal situation benefit from universal health protection (PUMa), ” it is much more difficult to have access to care for people in an irregular situation », Explains Dr Jeannine Rochefort, regional delegate for the Île-de-France region of Médecins du monde.
” These must justify that they have been in the territory for more than three months, giving an address », She specifies. ” It is a complicated process that must be repeated each year. Sometimes, it happens that additional documents are requested, although these are not obligatory! »However, among the people received in Médecins du Monde care centers, less than 1 in 10 people have personal accommodation.
The migration crisis poorly managed by the public authorities
The influx of migrants in recent months has not helped the situation. According to Médecins du Monde, the public authorities have not realized what is at stake. The migration crisis has brought to light “ inadequate reception conditions leading to the violation of the fundamental rights of these people », Detail the authors of the report.
The oral health of people in great precariousness is singled out. Patients over 40 years of age, supported by the NGO, have on average more than 3 decayed teeth and 4 missing teeth. But that’s not all. Less than one in two people aged 15 and over are up to date with the vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, polio and BCG.
