A comprehensive scoping review reveals alarming statistics on healthcare access among return migrants in sub-Saharan Africa. Continuity of care gaps affect approximately 90% of returnees, while 85% experience financial constraints—challenges that persist despite migration-related income improvements.
These intersecting barriers create a complex web of vulnerabilities, including medication access failures and health information transfer breakdowns between countries. The data underscores a critical gap: health systems in origin countries are fundamentally unprepared to manage the medical and psychosocial complexities faced by returning populations. Researchers warn that without targeted interventions addressing these documented barriers, return migrants remain at elevated risk for adverse health outcomes despite their migration experience and increased resources.
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