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/ Support the showFollow us on our socials so you don’t miss anything! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whi_podcast/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@whi_podcast?_t=8cw9TYkj5XG&_r=1 Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/whi_podcast Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WHIpodcast LinkedIn ...

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