Health Security Committee information meeting on migrant health action: health needs, existing activ
ECDC underlined the conclusions of its risk assessment that newly arrived migrants and refugees do not represent a threat to Europe with respect to communicable diseases. However, the risk to refugees has increased due to overcrowding at reception facilities, resulting in poor hygiene and sanitation arrangements. Upon request from the Greek Ministry of Health ECDC supported the national health authorities on surveillance in points of care for refugees and migrants.
