Should ALL countries have an OBLIGATION to welcome refugees? Impacts of conflicts in health - war, crime and more

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that low- and middle-income countries host 74% of the world’s refugees. 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? 

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 

Additional resources: 

Opinion piece: As a doctor, I can see that denying NHS care to immigrants is inhumane - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/12/doctor-nhs-care-government-albert-thompson 

Briefing: what is the hostile environment, where does it come from, who does it affect? - https://freemovement.org.uk/briefing-what-is-the-hostile-environment-where-does-it-come-from-who-does-it-affect/