WHO Launches New Group to Tackle Health Challenges in Migration
Geneva, Monday, 24 November 2025.
The WHO’s Technical Advisory Group, launched on 25 November 2025, aims to improve health outcomes for migrants and displaced populations by aligning global efforts and strategies.
Introduction to the Technical Advisory Group
On 25 November 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) will officially launch its Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on Health, Migration, and Displacement. This initiative is set to address the complex health challenges faced by migrants and displaced populations worldwide [1][2]. The group will focus on integrating health services into humanitarian responses and enhancing global health systems to better accommodate the needs of these vulnerable groups [3].
Data-Driven Strategies and Care Coordination
A crucial element of the TAG’s approach involves the use of data-driven strategies to inform health policies and practices. The WHO emphasizes the need for comprehensive health data to address disparities and promote health equity among migrant populations [4]. In Ireland, for instance, only 22% of national data repositories include migration-related variables, highlighting a significant gap in health data integration [5]. The TAG aims to improve care coordination by leveraging such data to inform equitable health policies [6].
Economic Implications and Health Equity
The economic implications of health equity for migrants are profound. Poor access to healthcare not only affects the health of migrants but also has broader economic impacts on host countries [7]. In the United States, immigrants often face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, which can lead to increased healthcare costs and economic strain [8]. The TAG’s efforts to integrate health services into migration policies aim to mitigate these economic challenges by ensuring better health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs in the long term [9].
Successful Implementation Models
Success in addressing health challenges in migration requires effective implementation models that can be adapted globally. The Republic of Korea’s support for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a notable example, focusing on community stabilization and emergency assistance to displaced populations in various countries [10]. These efforts demonstrate the importance of international collaboration and shared best practices in achieving health equity for migrants [11].
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- www.who.int
- www.geneve-int.ch
- www.migrationpolicy.org
- equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com
- www.sciencedirect.com
- www.iom.int