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      Breaking down the barriers: Understanding migrant workers' access to healthcare in Malaysia 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Rui, Deng; Ng, Chiu-Wan; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2019-07-03)

      Background: Malaysia is widely credited to have achieved universal health coverage for citizens. However, the accessibility of healthcare services to migrant workers is questionable. Recently, medical fees for foreigners at public facilities were substantially increased. Mandatory health insurance only covers public hospital admissions and excludes undocumented migrants. This study explores barriers to healthcare access faced by documented and undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia. Methods: We use qualitative data from 17 in-depth ...
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      Healthcare for migrant workers in destination countries: a comparative qualitative study of China and Malaysia 

      Loganathan, Tharani; Rui, Deng; Pocock, Nicola Suyin (2020-11-09)

      Objectives: This paper explores policies addressing migrant worker’s health and barriers to healthcare access in two middle-income, destination countries in Asia with cross-border migration to Yunnan province, China and international migration to Malaysia. Design: Qualitative interviews were conducted in Rui Li City and Tenchong County in Yunnan Province, China (n=23) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (n=44), along with review of policy documents. Data were thematically analysed. Participants: Participants were migrant workers and key stakeholders ...