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Reports of chaos and unrest have emerged at a newly built foreign worker dormitory in Jurong, with residents alleging poor living conditions and a lack of prompt access to medical help for Covid-19.

Photos and videos of workers at the Westlite Jalan Tukang Dormitory expressing their frustrations with the way they are being treated have been uploaded to several online platforms since Tuesday.

Workers there said they did not have proper access to medical support and were not properly isolated.

About a quarter of the 2,000 workers staying in the dormitory have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, workers told a WeChat-based information portal.

But Sembcorp Marine, which employs a large number of workers, and the operator of the Westlite Accommodation dormitory said yesterday the dormitory followed Covid-19 protocols.

The situation reached a tipping point on Wednesday, when residents gathered in droves to confront the management of the dormitory.

Riot police were called in the afternoon.

A resident who wanted to be known only as Mr. Ren, 41, told the Straits Times that residents were frustrated with the lack of medical assistance.

“(The dormitory management) doesn’t care about those who are sick – these men had been sick for about seven or eight days,” he said.

“Their fever had gotten really high and we had to make a noise about it before anything was done. “

He added that the situation worsened when residents confronted management. Although voices were raised, the workers did not resort to violence, he said.

Police were called around 1 p.m. and deployed at least four Special Operations Command vehicles.

Video showed workers screaming as riot police formed just outside the dormitory entrance.

ST understands that the dormitory residents are of different nationalities, but had banded together to express their frustrations.

Apart from the lack of timely medical support, they also claimed that their living conditions were poor and that they had been given food that contained worms or had gone bad.

Some workers had threatened to quit because of the way they were being treated. Mr. Ren said he has since quit and just wanted to go home.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday it was aware of allegations of breaches of health care protocols, lack of access to medical support and poor quality food in the dormitory.

Its preliminary investigations revealed delays in transferring workers who had contracted Covid-19 to the appropriate facilities.

“We are working to transfer those who need additional medical care to the appropriate health facilities for treatment,” said a spokesperson for MOM.

However, a spokesperson for Sembcorp Marine said its employees may not be fully aware of current protocols.

About 1,400 of the dormitory’s 3,420 beds are occupied by Sembcorp Marine workers, according to Westlite Accommodation.

“The company understands that Westlite is following Covid-19 mandatory health tests and movement protocols,” said the Sembcorp Marine spokesperson.

“The company is aware that current protocols in Singapore may not be apparent to residents of the Tukang dormitory and may differ from the Covid-19 management measures in their home country.”

Sembcorp Marine also reminded the caterer of strict compliance with hygiene standards, he added.

The company did not address issues raised by workers, such as why they were not isolated and taken to affected facilities immediately after testing positive, as is the protocol stated.

Westlite Accommodation said it had adhered to the Covid-19 protocols in effect at its dormitory in Jalan Tukang, but acknowledged delays in transferring affected workers to the appropriate facilities due to a recent spike in cases.

Westlite added that she was working closely with MOM to address the issue.

As a 24 year military veteran and ophthalmologist, I understand the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. I saw first-hand the need for patients to receive timely treatment. However, prior authorization created unnecessary administrative burdens for doctors and ultimately delayed necessary medical care for patients. As a result, it compromises the relationship between doctor and patient.

Throughout my time at Congress, I heard from patient groups, healthcare providers and healthcare plans about the urgent need for meaningful change. Because I understand the seriousness and importance of this problem, I am proud to support, along with a bipartisan group of colleagues, HR 3173, improvement Act respecting rapid access to care for the elderly, which will help ensure that Americans get the health services they need.

Unfortunately, prior authorization can cause delays and interruptions for prescribed treatment that can save an individual’s life. According to a survey by the American Medical Association (AMA), approximately 94% of doctors reported delays in treatment in 2020 due to prior authorization and about 30 percent of physicians reported it resulted in a serious adverse event for a patient.

Recently, thousands of Aetna Medicare Advantage beneficiaries have had their cataract surgery delayed due to a policy change which entered into force last July. Ophthalmologists who perform cataract surgery know that it is a common and very successful procedure that restores a patient’s vision. Without this surgery, it would be extremely difficult for an individual to perform daily activities without injuring themselves, and some patients may rely on the help of their family members. Aetna’s prior authorization policy for all cataract surgeries goes against objective, evidence-based clinical criteria that have been developed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Prior authorization already creates a lot of red tape for physicians and their practices, but excessive prior authorization makes this task even more onerous. When insurers deny coverage, doctors and staff spend many hours on the phone trying to appeal the decision. I have heard scenarios from doctors in my constituency where a practice will take a long time to submit a pre-authorization request, receive approval from the patient’s insurance company, and complete the procedure. Yet a few days later, after submitting the claim, will receive a letter from the insurer stating that there was no approval. As a result, the physician and practice must now devote more valuable time to interacting with patients to cope with regulatory bureaucracy.

In the AMA 2020 survey, a doctor spends approximately two working days per week to complete the pre-authorization documents and the cost of prior authorization is estimated to be between $ 2,200 and $ 80,000 per physician each year.

I recognized the need to address the problem of overly onerous prior authorization requirements, which is why I am proud to support HR 3173, the law on improving the timely access of older people to care. This bill would create a more transparent process for pre-authorization of Medicare Advantage plans and would hold insurance companies accountable for delays and denials of care.

I urge my colleagues in Congress to take the first step in streamlining the prior authorization process by swiftly passing HR 3173, so that we can ensure patients have timely access to care and a better relationship with their doctor. As an Iowa State Senator, I passed the necessary pre-authorization reforms that ultimately benefited both the patient and the physician and were not a costly expense. It is essential that we take similar steps now to ensure that patients have timely access to necessary medical care.

Miller-Meeks represents the 2nd district of Iowa.

SINGAPORE – A scene of chaos and neglect has emerged in a newly built foreign worker dormitory in Jurong, with residents alleging poor living conditions and a lack of prompt access to medical help for Covid-19.

Photos and videos of workers at the Westlite Jalan Tukang Dormitory expressing their frustrations with the way they are being treated have been uploaded to multiple online platforms since Tuesday, October 12.

Workers there said they did not have proper access to medical assistance and were not properly isolated. About a quarter of the 2,000 workers staying in the dormitory have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, workers told a Wechat-based information portal.

But Sembcorp Marine, which employs a large number of workers, and the operator of the Westlite Accomodation dormitory said Thursday (October 14) that the dormitory was observing health tests and movement protocols for Covid-19.

The situation reached a tipping point on Wednesday (October 13), when residents gathered in droves to confront the management of the dormitory. Armored riot police were then called in.

Photos that surfaced online showed workers suspected of having Covid-19 infection sleeping in hallways and aisles outside dormitories.

They alleged they did this to prevent their roommates from catching the virus as no one came to isolate them while they waited for medical attention.

A resident who wanted to be known only as Mr. Ren, 41, told the Straits Times that residents were frustrated with the lack of medical assistance.

“(The dormitory management) doesn’t care about those who are sick – these men had been sick for about seven or eight days,” he said.

“Their fever had gotten really high and we had to make a noise about it before anything was done. “

He added that the situation worsened on Wednesday, when residents confronted the management as a group.

Although voices were raised, the workers did not resort to violence, he said.

Police were called around 1 p.m. and deployed at least four Special Operations Command vehicles.

Armored police officers and vehicles were also seen at the dormitory.

Video showed workers screaming as riot police formed just outside the dormitory entrance.

ST understands that the dormitory residents are of different nationalities, but had banded together to express their frustrations.

Apart from the lack of timely medical support, they also claimed that their living conditions were poor and that they had been given food that contained worms or had gone bad.

Some of the workers had threatened to quit and return to their home countries because they were frustrated with the way they were being treated.

Mr. Ren said he has since quit and just wanted to go home.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Wednesday it was aware of allegations of breaches of health care protocols, lack of access to medical support and poor quality food at the dormitory.

Its preliminary investigations revealed that there were indeed delays in transferring workers who tested positive for Covid-19 to the appropriate facilities.

“We are working to transfer those who need additional medical care to the appropriate health facilities for treatment,” said a spokesperson for MOM.

However, a spokesperson for Sembcorp Marine said his employees living in the dormitory may not be fully aware of current protocols.

About 1,400 of the dormitory’s 3,420 beds are occupied by workers from Sembcorp Marine, according to Westlite Accommodation, which is part of the Centurion group.

“The company understands that Westlite is following the mandatory Covid-19 health tests and movement protocols and has worked closely with the appropriate authorities,” said the Sembcorp Marine spokesperson.

“The company is aware that current protocols in Singapore may not be apparent to residents of the Tukang dormitory and may differ from the Covid-19 management measures in their home country. “

Sembcorp Marine also said it reminded its caterer to strictly adhere to hygiene standards.

The company did not address issues raised by workers, such as why they were not isolated and taken to affected facilities immediately after testing positive, as is the protocol stated.

Westlite Accomodation also said current Covid-19 protocols were followed in its dormitory in Jalan Tukang, but acknowledged delays in transferring affected workers to the appropriate facilities.

“Over the past week there has been a spike in cases detected among Sembcorp Marine workers,” he said. “Due to the large numbers, there have been delays in transportation to recovery centers and health facilities.”

Westlite added that she was working closely with MOM to address the issue. ST has contacted MOM for further comments.

The dormitory in question had just started operating in the second quarter of this year.

Developed by Jurong Town Corporation and operated by Centurion, the 3,420 bed facility was touted as having “new pilot specifications” that went beyond current rules such as occupancy rates to be more pandemic resistant. .

Wednesday’s incident comes nearly two weeks after the announcement of updates to health measures for migrant workers living in dormitories.

Under the new measures, fully vaccinated workers who test positive but show no symptoms must be isolated at a dedicated facility within dormitories for up to 10 days.

People with symptoms should be taken to community care facilities or hospitals depending on their condition.

Labor Minister Tan See Leng then assured the migrant workers, whom he called “brothers”, that they would receive appropriate medical care.

“Rest assured that MOM will be there to accompany you every step of the way and tackle any operational challenges you may encounter,” he said.

“To our migrant worker brothers living in the dormitories, I would also like to assure them that they will continue to receive appropriate medical care if and when they need it.”

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“The federal government has abdicated its responsibility to provide much needed humanitarian protection and other forms of support to Haitian refugees,” said Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, executive director of Lawyers for Civil Rights.

Marie St. Fleur, a former state representative from Haiti, said Massachusetts must act immediately to support these newcomers.

“We are facing a humanitarian crisis that does not need to happen,” she said in a telephone interview on Sunday. “We’re better than that in Massachusetts.“

Geralde Gabeau, executive director of the Immigrant Family Services Institute on Blue Hill Avenue, said his organization has relied on staff and community members to support more than 100 Haitian families, including women. pregnant, children and babies, who have arrived in recent weeks. from the Mexican border.

This assistance includes people opening their homes to new arrivals and donating food, clothing and diapers to families, she said.

“People opened their hearts and said, ‘Yes, I’m ready to help you because I know you’ve been through so much,’ Gabeau said.

Among the families who have arrived in Boston in recent days are Domingueson and his partner, Ghislaine, who arrived at the end of last month with their 1-year-old son, Ian. The couple, originally from Haiti, lived for several years in Chile, where they met.

Domingueson and Ghislaine, who speak Haitian Creole, were interviewed Sunday by Gabeau, who served as an interpreter outside the Roxbury house where they are staying. The Globe only uses their first names to protect the identity of the family. He left after being threatened with joining a gang, and she fled Haiti for safety reasons. Neither could find work in their home country, but hoped for a better future in America. In Roxbury on Sunday, they said they wanted to raise their son here.

As Ghislaine spoke, her son laughed and cooed in her arms.

“She said thank God that she is finally succeeding here in the United States,” Gabeau said, speaking on behalf of Ghislaine.

Thousands of people have fled Haiti in recent years, and more have emigrated following a series of disasters in recent months.

A deadly earthquake struck Haiti in August and claimed more than 2,200 lives. It came a few weeks after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in July. The country’s government has been stranded amid political turmoil and the nation has been rocked by rival gang violence.

The country, among the poorest in the western hemisphere, had been hammered by the pandemic. It was the last country in the Americas to receive COVID-19 vaccines and the government vaccinated less than 1% of the population, according to a letter from a group of Senate Democrats to Biden administration officials this week. last.

Haiti also struggled to recover from an earthquake that killed more than 220,000 people in 2010 and damage from Hurricane Matthew in 2016.

Last spring, the Biden administration announced an extension of protected status for immigrants from Haiti. At the time, federal officials spoke of security concerns, increasing human rights violations, poverty and a lack of basic resources, all of which were made worse by the pandemic.

Reverend Dieufort Fleurissaint, president and executive director of the True Alliance Center, which provides support to members of the Haitian community, highlighted the dangers refugees face if they return to Haiti.

“This is very serious, when you take into consideration the dangerous conditions in Haiti,” said Fleurissaint, including the turmoil, political instability and poverty, as well as the gang violence and kidnappings that have taken place. .

“Those who are already here could not return to Haiti,” he said. “It’s a death sentence, basically. “

Families arriving from Haiti are looking for a better future for themselves, he said.

“They just want to have a chance to live,” Fleurissaint said. “This is basically the argument we made to the US government.”

Local advocates have said the city of Boston and its Mayor’s Office for the Advancement of Immigrants have been heavily involved in meeting the needs of newcomers, but much more is needed.

Yusufi Vali, director of the city’s Immigrant Advocacy Office, called for greater action from federal and state governments, as well as local groups, to support relief efforts.

“The recent Haitian arrivals are extremely vulnerable families, and we are working with non-profit organizations to support them,” Vali said in the statement. “But we really need the federal and state governments and philanthropic organizations to step up. We cannot do it alone. “

A spokeswoman for the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services said Sunday evening that there is an established process in which states are contacted by the federal government to seek relocation or housing assistance for refugees.

“The Baker-Polito administration is awaiting information from the federal government regarding any request for assistance and information on potential eligibility for support services,” the statement said.

Several Biden administration officials declined to comment on issues on Sunday, including the current number of people allowed to enter the United States from the Mexican border. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said U.S. Customs and Border Protection would release September figures later this month.

Boston, with one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States, is a logical destination for those who fled, defenders said over the weekend. But many of those who arrived here recently are now facing removal proceedings in U.S. immigration courts.

Espinoza-Madrigal, with Lawyers for Civil Rights, said his organization had worked with Haitian Americans United to discuss the legal needs of 24 recently arrived families.

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“The federal government is testing its ability to stay in the United States,” Espinoza-Madrigal said. “It does not appear that any of these families have benefited from immigration protection or assistance, which is deeply problematic given that Haitian refugees are fleeing life-threatening conditions in their country of origin.

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Since opening in 1961, the county-owned facility has provided a wide range of medical and rehabilitation services to its residents both short and long term. Now officials say investments are needed to restore the building’s aging infrastructure and meet the changing needs of its residents.

“Our building has worked very well for us for 60 years,” said administrator Joe Coleman. “We want to make sure it lasts another 60 years. “

Although solidly built, Coleman says the facility has long since started showing its age.

A major area of ​​concern is the condition of a large network of deteriorating pipes found at the facility.

Cast iron pipes have passed their service life, buried under cement floors. Many pipes are leaking, rupturing and even bursting over the past two decades, resulting in a series of costly repairs.

“When they leak, they cause damage and we have to tear down cinder block walls to fix them (and) replace them,” Coleman told the News Advocate. “To replace them, you will have to tear up the floors and break the concrete in the middle of the hallway.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic has placed more emphasis on a good ventilation system, the heating, air conditioning, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems are obsolete and require constant maintenance according to staff. establishment.

More recently, a dumbwaiter used by kitchen staff has malfunctioned and officials are unsure if they will be able to locate the parts needed to fix the decades-old elevator.

“No one is building the mechanics for this anymore, so we have a total rehabilitation amounting to $ 123,000,” said Joe Jones, plant operations manager.

Now officials are asking voters in Manistee County to consider a bond proposal worth up to $ 25 million that, if passed in the Nov. 2 election, would fund renovation and upgrading. expansion of the facility.

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The health care facility was built in the late 1950s to eventually replace the Manistee County Farm, an institution that provided amenities to more able-bodied residents.

“The old county farm was a men’s quarter, a women’s quarter and if you were old and still able to move around, you milk the cows, you worked the fields, you worked the kitchens,” Doug said. Parkes, chairman of the Manistee County Department. the board of health and social services.

When it was built, the state-of-the-art medical center catered to more mobile residents. But as the needs of its residents changed, the facility struggled to keep up.

“The current building was a big step up from the old county farm building with its male and female wards. The existing building with its multiple services and semi-private rooms does not adapt well to today’s typical residents, HIPAA requirements, desire for privacy, the ability to accommodate visitors and medical equipment durable required, ”says the institution’s website.

Comparatively fewer residents needing bulky amenities like wheelchairs, oxygenators and stretchers meant the original layout could save space with narrower bathrooms and entryways than is currently recommended by the United States Disability Act.

Today, it is common for residents to require the assistance of two staff members for transfers to ensure the safety of the resident and staff.

“When this building was first constructed, most residents were fairly mobile without a wheelchair,” Coleman said. “The old private and semi-private rooms are too small for the equipment we have today – oxygen concentrators, wheelchairs, walkers, IV poles (and) tube feeding poles.”

“The staff are doing their best, but there is not enough room for them while still helping the resident safely to the washroom,” Coleman continued.

She4She, a non-governmental organization, has given hope to disadvantaged young children returning to school in Abaji, a community on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory.

Similarly, food and various medical services were also shared with the adult population.

The ceremony took place at the town hall of Abaji.

As part of the package for elementary school students, she4She donated hundreds of school bags along with water bottles and writing materials. The initiative aimed to encourage students to return to school as schools reopen. This was followed by the Items 7 For 7 giveaway exercise, which included food for hundreds of families.

Medical services included care of pregnant women, dental care, screening and treatment of malaria, care of people with hypertension, diabetes and people with various infections.

Speaking about the program, She4She founder and managing director, lawyer Oyanbo Peace Owei, said that successful outings like those experienced in Abaji give him special joy. She said she had a passion for giving a helping hand to the needy in society and had been involved in philanthropic activities since her college days.

Oyanbo has drawn the joy of helping humanity since she was 20 years old, and has been doing so ever since she got a real job where she had to support women and children in need.

She said that on May 20, 2021, she successfully registered She4She as a non-governmental organization after more than ten years of philanthropic practice.

As for how she funds She4She, she said she spoke to well-meaning people and organizations in Nigeria to partner with to reach vulnerable people, especially women and girls. She said that her NGO has so far implemented programs such as sensitizing women on the need to breastfeed and give birth safely. She also said that She4She has been working on personal development training, food awareness, where they donate a minimum of seven packaged items to feed households, and recently added the Back To School program where they distribute school bags and materials. writing for students in Nigeria. .

She said the NGO has ambitions to reach 3,000 Nigerians in different ways before the end of 2021. Owei added that She4She is growing and will present its short, medium and long term plan soon.

She pointed out that She4She is planning to visit as many states as possible so that as many people as possible can get a feel for the outreach.

Owei said the federal government is doing a lot to help vulnerable people, but warned the government needs to be more strategic in helping people. She added that the government program should be more structured for maximum impact.

Earlier, Abaji’s chief imam revealed that he was happy that She4She identified Abaji for such assistance and prayed that God would give the organizers the strength and courage to do more.

In addition, the President of Abaji said he was grateful to She4She for dedicating time and resources to support the people of Abaji with food and health services.

She 4 She Initiative (SSI) is an initiative to empower women and girls. The organization, headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, with operations in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria.

SSI’s goal is to give women and girls the opportunity to build careers and create value for society.

A Kerala journalists’ union filed a contempt plea in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, alleging that government officials in Uttar Pradesh removed journalist Siddque Kappan from a hospital on May 6 when he was not did not smell well. Live Law reported.

The Journalists Association said the ruling violated a court order.

“The accused is still in need of medical assistance, which has been denied to him, and the delay in treatment will result in irreparable injury,” the Kerala Union Of Working Journalists said in its plea, according to The footprint. The group said Kappan was in great pain.

Kappan, a journalist from Kerala, was arrested in October last year while traveling to Hathras district in Uttar Pradesh to report on the gang rape case. Four upper Thakur caste men tortured and raped a Dalit woman in the district in September 2020.

Police alleged that Kappan was traveling to Hathras as part of a plot to create public disorder and instigate caste riots. The journalist was charged with sedition and also imprisoned under the Illegal Activities (Prevention) Act.

Kappan had tested positive for the coronavirus in April. He would also have several comorbidities.

The Supreme Court ordered the government of Uttar Pradesh in April to transfer him to a Delhi hospital for treatment. The court also said that Kappan should not be released until he recovers, Live Law reported.

In its plea, filed on Wednesday, the Kerala Union Of Working Journalists said that despite the court order, Kappan was released from hospital on May 6 at midnight while still being treated for the coronavirus.

“The fact of discharging Mr. Sidhique Kappan at midnight on 06.05.2021, or even depriving him of his sleep amounted to contempt of court, according to the request, according to the request. The footprint.

The journalists’ union has called for action against the senior director of Mathura prison, the Uttar Pradesh police chief and senior government officials, the news portal reported.

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Charges against Kappan

Police said Kappan was part of the Popular Front of India, a radical Muslim organization that authorities accuse of having links to extremist groups. The Kerala Union of Working Journalists denied the police charge.

The Uttar Pradesh task force claimed in its indictment, filed in April, that Kappan did not write as a “responsible journalist” and reported events to “incite Muslims”. He also accused the journalist of “trying to promote the terrorist program” of the banned Islamic Student Movement in India.

The indictment cited 36 articles written by Kappan as evidence of the incitement charges.

The articles include one on the Nizamuddin Markaz Mosque in Delhi, blamed for thousands of coronavirus infections across the country in the first weeks of the national lockdown in March 2020. The event had renewed stigma against Muslims, triggering a wave of corporate boycotts and hate speech. .

In June, a court in Mathura dropped three bail charges against journalist Siddique Kappan, Atikur Rahman, Aalam and Masood, after police failed to complete the investigation within the prescribed six-month deadline.

The charges relate to the apprehension of a violation of public order by an individual and the prevention of the commission of offenses falling within the competence of knowledge.

The journalist’s continued detention sparked massive outrage. On Tuesday, members of various journalists’ associations demonstrated in front of the Press Club of India in Delhi. They demanded Kappan’s immediate release, PTI reported.

The Editors Guild of India said in April that the treatment inflicted on Kappan should move the conscience of the country.

The heads of the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) issued a joint statement calling on port and coastal states to allow seafarers to receive medical treatment.

Describing the problem as a “matter of life and death”, the joint statement also urges countries to prioritize seafarers for COVID-19 vaccinations and designate seafarers as key workers, recognizing the valuable contribution of seafarers to world trade.

The joint statement by ILO Director-General Guy Ryder and IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim describes the difficulties seafarers face in accessing medical care due to restrictions linked to COVID-19. It underlines “the obligation to guarantee seafarers immediate access to medical care ashore, whenever they need it, and to extend medical assistance on board when necessary by authorizing doctors and dentists. qualified to visit ships ”.

“Receiving such care can be a matter of life and death for seafarers who fall ill while working on ships. The international community should do everything possible to support those who have kept the global supply chain in pandemic conditions for the past 18 months and continue often despite enormous personal difficulties. “

The joint statement notes that “almost 14 months after issuing the ‘Recommendations for Port and Coastal States on the Prompt Disembarkation of Seafarers for Medical Care ashore During the COVID-19 Pandemic’, the seafarers still find it difficult to access this care when needed. Advocacy by Member States, the maritime industry, social partners and seafarers themselves has once again brought the plight of seafarers to the fore.

According to the ILO Maritime Labor Convention, 2006, as amended (MLC 2006), member states must ensure that seafarers on board ships in their territory have access to medical facilities on land, if they need immediate medical attention, including dental treatment.

The legal obligation to provide assistance to seafarers in distress, including medical assistance, is also an intrinsic component of the IMO International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS); the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR); and the Convention for the Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL).

ILO and IMO leaders are also encouraging governments to recognize the role that other maritime personnel play in facilitating global trade and, where possible, to vaccinate them as a priority as well.

Twenty-four countries are currently implementing seafarer vaccination programs, or have indicated their intention to do so, at designated ports under their jurisdiction.

“We are extremely grateful to these countries, but we urge more to move forward to speed up, in particular, the vaccination of seafarers serving international shipping. Government agencies, industry, unions and seafarer welfare groups continue to work diligently to facilitate and / or provide vaccines to seafarers. However, much remains to be done. We will continue to work with our sister United Nations agencies, governments and industry bodies to meet the current needs of seafarers and protect their fundamental rights, so that they can continue to facilitate the global economy ”, indicates the joint statement.