The recent study on the health of Venezuelan migrant women and children, led by Sarahí Rueda-Salazar, was mentioned in Qué Pasa of La Tercera, highlighting the importance of ensuring equitable healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

The increase in Venezuelan migration across Latin America has led to significant demographic changes, particularly among women of reproductive age. However, the study by Rueda-Salazar and Jenny García, published in the International Journal for Equity in Health, reveals a concerning decline in healthcare coverage for this population in Chile and other Andean countries.

Among its key findings, the research shows that between 2015 and 2022, the population of Venezuelan women of reproductive age in Chile grew significantly, from 0.3% in 2015 to 6.8% in 2022. Despite this increase, one in five Venezuelan children and young women in Chile has unmet healthcare needs, underscoring the challenges in accessing medical services and social protection.

The study identifies various obstacles migrant women face in accessing healthcare, such as lack of healthcare coverage in both the public and private sectors, discrimination in medical settings, and economic and administrative barriers to receiving medical attention.

Given this situation, the study emphasizes the urgency of strengthening healthcare coverage programs, reducing discrimination in medical services, and implementing targeted interventions for vulnerable groups such as children and adolescents.

Read the full article in La Tercera: https://www.latercera.com/que-pasa/noticia/uno-de-cada-cinco-nacimientos-en-chile-es-de-una-madre-extranjera-y-la-mayoria-es-de-venezolanas/

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