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What Are the Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases Among Undocumented African Migrants?

Barriers to Healthcare Access for Diet‑Related Non‑Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Among Undocumented African Migrants in South Africa   Introduction: A Hidden Burden in Plain Sight “ I worry when my chest feels tight and I cannot eat; but I dare not go to the clinic. I might be turned away.” — interview with an undocumented migrant in […]

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Navigating the Maze: How Documentation Status Determines Healthcare Access for African Migrants in South Africa

Migrant Healthcare Access   Introduction: A Fractured Path to Care In 2023, Fatou, a 32-year-old pregnant woman from Senegal, arrived at a clinic in Johannesburg with severe abdominal pain. Despite presenting at a public health facility, she was turned away because she could not produce a valid asylum seeker permit. Hours later, she suffered a

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