There are an estimated 68.5 million displaced persons worldwide, about one-half of whom are under the age of 18 years. The health needs of migrants are complex and dynamic along their journey. When structuring health care services for migrants abroad, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach and programming must be adaptable, practical, relevant, sustainable, and ideally integrated into the host country's health care system. In this article, we the examine clinical and public health priorities for migrant health care abroad and practical resources for health care professionals who wish to put their ideals into practice in the field. © 2019 Elsevier Inc.

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