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  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Migrant Health

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  • Declining physical and mental health among newcomers presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Existing health systems often struggle to address the complex needs of migrants due to varied pre-migration and in-Canada experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose actionable solutions for enhancing the health and well-being of newcomers.
  • To advocate for a paradigm shift in migrant health policy and service delivery.

Main Methods:

  • The rejoinder synthesizes clinical, teaching, research, and advocacy experience.
  • It draws upon examples from recent migration waves to illustrate challenges and opportunities.
  • It emphasizes a holistic, interdisciplinary, and justice-informed approach.

Main Results:

  • Effective migrant health strategies necessitate moving beyond current system constraints.
  • Consultation with healthcare providers and affected populations is crucial for developing relevant solutions.
  • Funding models must support specialized, team-based primary care clinics.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing newcomer health requires a comprehensive strategy that includes cultural competency, justice, institutional responsibility, and the right to health.
  • Policy changes should prioritize interdisciplinary care and community engagement.
  • Systemic barriers must be dismantled to ensure equitable health outcomes for all migrants.