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Migration and health - information on health in 40 languages

Migration and Health

Are you looking for health information in various languages? On this web portal, you can find publications and information materials on diverse health topics in more than 40 languages. The information provided on this website is updated on a regular basis and new health-related topics are added continually.

Health care system

Knowing where to turn to in case of illness is the prerequisite for early and safe treatment. Learn more about the German healthcare system, inpatient and outpatient care, about what to do in an emergency and organ donation.

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Health and Preventive health care

The earlier a disease is diagnosed, the better the chances of good treatment outcomes and recovery. Get information about preventive healthcare services and scheduled vaccinations as well as children’s health, women’s health, physical and mental health.

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Long-term care

Not only the frail and elderly, but also persons with physical or cogni-tive impairments may need to rely on long-term care and support. Here you can find information on what to do when care needs arise, what long-term care services and benefits are in place as well as prac-tical tips for caregivers.

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Addiction and Drugs

Addiction disorders can lead to major health impairments. People can become addicted to many different substances and behaviours. Learn more about issues related to alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, gambling addiction, prescription drug abuse and dependence as well as online addiction.

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Your contribution to the portal

The content on the “Migration and Health” portal is regularly extended to include new topics and additional information. The editorial staff welcomes recommendations and suggestions for further information material.

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Migration and integration

We live in a diverse society. Health equality is a major aspect of integration and the prerequisite for participation; this goes for all persons with a migrant background. Click here to learn more about the work of the Federal Ministry of Health in the field of “migration and integration”.

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Germany4Ukraine

Accommodation, basic information or healthcare: With the “Germany4Ukraine” central support portal, the Federal Government provides refugees from Ukraine with a trustworthy digital contact point in Ukrainian, Russian, English and German. 

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Info service migration, flight and health

The infoservice of the Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung provides current information on events, further training opportunities, publications and research findings in the field of migration, the refugee experience and health.

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More information:

  • Infektionsschutz.de

    Hygiene tips and useful information about protection against infectious diseases

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  • Impfen-info.de

    Vaccination offers the best protection against measles, mumps, German measles and influenza. Material and information on all aspects of vaccination for patients and multipliers.

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  • Make it in Germany

    The Federal Government’s portal for international qualified professionals provides extensive information on health insurance as well as immigration, visa, looking for a job and living in Germany in several languages.

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  • Kindergesundheit-info.de

    Children should be able to develop in a healthy way. Many things have to be taken into account. The medical check-ups for children and adolescents help parents to identify risks to health.

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  • Frauengesundheitsportal

    A wide range of information on health topics – specifically for women at all stages in their lives

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  • Handbookgermany

    Here you find information on health and other topics such as asylum, housing, work and training in nine languages.

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  • Männergesundheitsportal

    Typical diseases, narcotics, healthy diet, sport: the portal of the Federal Centre for Health Education (BZgA) caters for the needs and information requirements of men.

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  • zanzu

    zanzu offers simple explanations in 13 languages on the topics sexuality, the body, pregnancy, birth and sexually transmitted diseases.

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  • informedhealth.org

    The portal of the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Healthcare (IQWIG) provides patients with comprehensive information about diseases and treatment options.

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