المجلة الجزائرية للأمن والتنمية
Volume 15, Numéro 2, Pages 143-157
2026-07-01
The Impact Of Irregular Migration On Health Systems In Transit And Destination Countries: An Analysis Of World Health Organization Reports
Authors : Zeghib Amina .
Abstract
This article examines the impact of irregular migration on health systems in transit and destination countries through an analysis of World Health Organization (WHO) reports and complementary international sources. Employing a descriptive and analytical approach, the study evaluates structural pressures on healthcare, including limited resources, overcrowding, communicable disease risks, and unmet mental health needs. The findings show that transit countries such as Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco struggle to provide equitable services due to fragile infrastructures, while destination countries like Italy, Spain, and France face economic burdens, cultural integration challenges, and heightened public health risks. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed migrants’ vulnerabilities and tested institutional resilience. The study concludes that irregular migration constitutes both a health and security challenge, requiring strengthened international cooperation, inclusive health policies, and reforms aligned with WHO recommendations to ensure access to care and protect community health.
Keywords
Irregular migration ; Health systems ; WHO ; Public health ; Migration governance
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