New agreement secures healthcare for 20,000 refugee children
The national refugee settlement agency COA has secured a three-year contract with public health body GGD to ensure that the...
A new three-year agreement has been reached between Dutch refugee settlement agency COA and public health body GGD GHOR Nederland to ensure uninterrupted healthcare for nearly 20,000 children residing in Dutch asylum centers. The contract, which was set to expire in October, will now continue until 2027, eliminating a potential 8-month gap that previously raised concerns.
André Rouvoet, chairman of GGD GHOR Nederland, emphasized the importance of accessible, expert, and preventive care for asylum-seeking children, stating that the agreement brings "stability and clarity." Children's rights organizations had previously expressed worry that a care gap could result in lower vaccination rates and delayed detection of health and mental health issues.
With the new funding, the organizations aim to continue providing comprehensive care, including consultations, growth checks, and developmental assessments.
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