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EUMAP Articles Online: Roma Access to Public Health

30 September 2002

The Social Roots of Roma Health Conditions

Karen Plafker

"In many countries, health continues to be viewed as "sickness and
medicines" rather than the result of social determinants. A review of
the background to the debilitating Roma health situation shows
opportunities for systemic intervention, using human rights instruments
and other policy tools."

Full text: http://www.eumap.org/articles/content/90/904

Romani Women - A Priority for European Public Health Policy

Anna Pomykala and Sally Holt

"As the main point of contact between Roma communities and public
healthcare systems, Romani women often bear the brunt of discriminatory
practices. Yet these same women are best placed to bring healthcare
closer to Romani communities."

Full text: http://www.eumap.org/articles/content/90/903

Roma Health Concerns: The View from Bulgaria

Alexandra Raykova

"In a changing healthcare system, Bulgarian Roma face numerous obstacles
to full access, from bad roads to bad habits. As yet no comprehensive
policies exist to improve this situation."

Full text: http://www.eumap.org/articles/content/90/902

Kosovo's Roma: a Challenge for Public Health

Marta Schaaf

"Kosovar Roma often live far from health centres, lack money to travel
and have justifiable fears for their physical security. Improved
conditions of public health access are urgent, particularly given
UNMIK's human rights mandate."

Full text: http://www.eumap.org/articles/content/90/901

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