Health – rroma.org https://rroma.org Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:54:15 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://rroma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-greenwheel_large-1-32x32.png Health – rroma.org https://rroma.org 32 32 Women Health in Hungary https://rroma.org/women-health-in-hungary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=women-health-in-hungary Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:54:15 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33587 Romnja in Hungary face systemic control in healthcare, often losing autonomy over their bodies, exemplified by a 2006 case of forced sterilization. They experience double discrimination and skepticism from medical staff, leading to a significant loss of trust in the healthcare system, which adversely affects their health and quality of life.

The article highlights the underrepresentation of Roma women’s experiences in feminist movements and medical discussions, emphasizing the need for a more equitable healthcare system that acknowledges their unique challenges.

]]> Hepatitis https://rroma.org/hepatitis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hepatitis Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:52:10 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33293 A Hepatitis A outbreak has been reported in the Drugetháza community in Zakarpattia Ukraine, primarily affecting the Roma population, prompting health authorities to take measures to contain the infection.

Local health services are monitoring the situation, disinfecting public spaces and wells not connected to the central water supply, and restricting children from the outbreak area from attending schools until they meet health guidelines.

Authorities are urging residents to adhere to hygiene practices, avoid large gatherings, and consume only safe drinking water, as the disease poses a higher risk to children and the elderly.

]]> Rom and Doctor https://rroma.org/rom-and-doctor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rom-and-doctor Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:31:42 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33252 Ján Deme, an eye doctor from Slovakia, discusses the challenges and successes of being a Roma in the medical field, emphasizing the importance of role models and community support for aspiring Roma professionals.

He highlights the need for systemic changes in the Roma community to foster more doctors, advocating for sustainable and effective solutions rather than just financial aid.

Deme shares his experiences in both Slovakia and the Czech Republic, noting the differences in healthcare systems and expressing a desire to contribute positively to his community while maintaining his professional identity.

]]> Sweden and Roma  https://rroma.org/33226-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=33226-2 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:39:26 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=33226 The Council of Europe has officially accused Sweden of systemic discrimination against Roma migrants, violating the European Social Charter by denying them medical care.

A report highlighted serious violations, including a lack of national rules leading to indirect discrimination through health service fees, with 129 cases showing inadequate care.

Historical issues of discrimination against Roma in Sweden include illegal ethnic profiling by police and barriers in education and housing, prompting calls for official apologies and memorials for the Roma community.

]]> Health for Roma in Slovenia https://rroma.org/health-for-roma-in-slovenia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=health-for-roma-in-slovenia Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:22:24 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=30221 The Institute for the Study of Gender Equality (Ipes) presented the Fortuna project, which addresses discrimination in healthcare, which makes it more difficult for Roma men and women to access services and often receive worse treatment. They investigated administrative, linguistic and logistical barriers, lack of information, distrust in institutions, experiences of discrimination, as well as the quality of treatment received by members of this largest European minority, which is known to have a significantly worse health picture compared to the majority population. According to Ana Pavlič, Ipesa’s program director, life expectancy in Slovenia for its members is more than 20 years lower, and child mortality is four times higher. A major indicator of inequality in health care is also early childbirth, with two-thirds of births among Roma women occurring between the ages of 15 and 24. “So women are starting to give birth at very young ages, which certainly indicates a high level of distrust in health institutions related to contraception and reproductive rights,” Pavlič said at a press conference.

]]> Clinic for Roma https://rroma.org/clinic-for-roma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clinic-for-roma Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:56:05 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=28693 A doctor in Leeds has created a drop in clinic for Roma. Lidia Persidia Holea, from the AME for Roma support group, set up the initiative after she noticed a lack of trust between the community and doctors and nurses, which could lead to poorer health.

]]> Roma and Covid https://rroma.org/roma-and-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roma-and-covid Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:44:29 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=27364 A book, called “Ethnographic Methods in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Research”, subtitled “Lessons from a Time of Crisis published in 2024 by Bristol University Press edited by anthropologist Martin Fotta from Slovakia and by Paloma Gay y Blasco from the University of St Andrews, investigates the impact of the covid pandemic on Roma communities.

]]> North Macedonia and Roma https://rroma.org/north-macedonia-and-roma-3/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=north-macedonia-and-roma-3 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 12:47:11 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=27157 An interview with Aziza Sally, coordinator of the association “Initiative for the Rights of Roma Women from Shuto Orizari”. She says that since the pandemic, not a single patronage nurse has visited a mother from the Roma community. Roma women have been facing the same problems in the country for decades – from discrimination in the educational process to institutional belittling and humiliation.

Bad.

]]> Bulgaria, Roma, and Doctors https://rroma.org/bulgaria-roma-and-doctors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-roma-and-doctors Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:23:30 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=25939 An article in the Czech press about Bulgaria’s drive to form more doctors and medical staff from the Roma community. And it works …

]]> Bulgaria: Roma Doctors https://rroma.org/bulgaria-roma-doctors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bulgaria-roma-doctors Sun, 24 Nov 2024 07:31:51 +0000 https://rroma.org/?p=25878 A long article about young Roma studying medicine, health care, or dentistry. They are definitively needed as the Bulgarian health care system is suffering from a lack of personel.

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