Congolese Refugee Health Profile

Priority Health Conditions

The health conditions listed here are considered priority health conditions when caring for or assisting Congolese refugees.

Background

Group Origins, Language and Literacy, Religious Beliefs, Caste System, Family and Kinship, Gender Roles, Cultural Approach to Healthcare

Population Movements

From DRC to Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, From DRC to the United States

Healthcare Access and Conditions in Refugee Camps

Immunizations, Reproductive Health, Sexual- and Gender-Based Violence, Female Genital Cutting

Medical Screening of US-Bound Refugees

Visa Medical Examination, Pre-Departure Medical Screening, Pre-Embarkation Checks, Surveillance, Post-Arrival Medical Screening

Health Information

General Health Information, Communicable Disease, Non-Communicable Disease, Nutrition, Mental Health