Financial expert reveals: Women from Southeast Europe without pregnancy insurance in Duisburg

Financial expert reveals: Women from Southeast Europe without pregnancy insurance in Duisburg

According to a report from www.waz.de,

The number of pregnant women without health insurance in Duisburg has increased in recent years from 923 in 2012 to 2139 in 2014. By supporting a practice in Duisburg, it became clear that women from southeastern Europe are particularly affected. There are clear problems with the medical care of these women, who may not have the financial resources to receive adequate medical care. The shortage could have serious health and economic consequences.

The Malteser practice in Duisburg offers support for pregnant women without insurance, but also encounters financial challenges. The costs for preliminary examinations, births and medical care can amount to around 91,000 euros per year. The practice relies on donations to maintain this assistance.

Most of the women affected come from Eastern European countries that are worried about deportation and almost all of them are unemployed. They have little access to medical care and are often excluded from government support. This lack of medical care can have serious long-term health and economic impacts.

It is important that dedicated programs and funding be put in place to ensure these women have access to appropriate medical care. Otherwise, the costs of long-term health problems could rise significantly and further exacerbate intergenerational inequality. A long-term approach to solving this problem is therefore urgently needed.