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Asylum seekers struggle to access healthcare

Refugees have problems accessing basic healthcare in Australia, according to a study from the ANU. They face a variety of barriers including being ineligible for Medicare and the financial and emotional stress they are often under. And health professionals sometimes struggle to understand asylum seekers’ specific needs, and the different medical problems they present.

Read more at Australian National University

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