Exploring the accessibility of health care service to Rohingya refugees in Malaysia
Suseela Devi Chandran · Nasiha Sakina · Norazah Mohd Suki
Bussecon Review of Social Sciences · 2020 · Vol. 2 / Issue 3 · 16-23
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Abstract
This paper focuses on social security threats brought by the Rohingya refugees in Malaysia especially on healthcare services. First, a brief historical background of Rohingya ethnic and how this ethnic became refugees is discussed. Secondly, this paper provides a preview of Rohingyas during post-Myanmar’s political transition. and a short background of Rohingyas in Malaysia. Third, this paper examines the healthcare services among the Rohingya refugees in Klang Valley, Malaysia, and the accessibility of healthcare.
Keywords: {'name': 'Healthcare, Refugees, State, Rohingya'}
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Suseela Devi Chandran
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Nasiha Sakina
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Norazah Mohd Suki
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