Mental health concerns rise among Nepali workers in UAE, doctors tell embassy
Summary
Nepali doctors in the UAE report rising mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, highlighting stress and depression as more common than physical illnesses. They recommend better health check-ups, insurance awareness, and telemedicine support.
Key Points
- Nepali doctors in the UAE report increasing mental health issues among Nepali migrant workers, with stress and depression prevalent.
- Physical health concerns include high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney ailments, but mental health issues are more widespread.
- Barriers include limited health awareness, reluctance for treatment, insurance confusion, language issues, and environmental adaptation challenges.
- Recommendations include mandatory health check-ups, better insurance awareness, telemedicine services, and improved pre-departure orientation programmes.
