6.1-O5Effective ways to address the unmet NCD needs of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia

Abstract

The Rohingya, an ethnic minority from Myanmar, have been fleeing persecution to Malaysia since the 1970s. Malaysia has not ratified the 1951 Refugee Convention and lacks legislation to address refugee issues. The Rohingya in Malaysia are increasingly diagnosed with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and are faced with poor access to essential health services due to high costs, transportation, and language barriers. This study aims to identify potential interventions and suggest an effective implementation strategy to address the NCD needs of Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. Methods: A systematic literature review was undertaken to identify potential interventions. Searches were done on three databases: Embase, Medline and Global Health Library. Journal articles...