The Muslim Doctors Association submitted evidence to Public Health England’s review on COVID-19 disparities on 21st May 2020.
In the submission we present a rapid review describing the excess burden of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 experienced by members of the Muslim community and the multi-factorial risks involved. The submission outlines a framework to analyse and mitigates these risks to patients, communities and frontline workers covering
- Recognising religion as a determinant of health
- Assessing impact on Muslim communities based on published reports and our community outreach work
- Understanding longstanding intersectional risks and institutional discrimination
- Assessing impact on Muslim healthcare workers based on published reports and case studies submitted
- Our recommendations include
- Publication of outcomes by disaggregated data including religion
- Addressing wider social and structural determinants of health including healthcare access and discrimination
- Early multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary stakeholder engagement to co-produce solutions
- Faith and culturally sensitive health promotion strategies
- Comprehensive occupational risk assessment and support for frontline workers
Download the submission here