The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that global forced displacement has reached 103 million at mid-2022. Low- and middle-income countries host 74% of the world’s refugees and other people in need of international protection. In this episode, we discuss the impacts of war on healthcare systems. We highlight the challenges with public health system operations in warzones and the factors that influence a nation’s decision to welcome refugees.

Should all countries have an obligation to welcome refugees? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

This week’s case study:

Asad’s journey from Somalia to Europe – https://www.msf.org/nine-countries-and-7000-kms-asad%E2%80%99s-journey-somalia-europe-france

In the news: Zimbabwe becomes first African country to approve use of injectable HIV prevention drug https://www.news24.com/amp/news24/africa/news/zimbabwe-becomes-first-african-country-to-approve-use-of-injectable-hiv-prevention-drug-20221019

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