Episode 106: Routes, Rights and Resilience: The Realities of Migrant Health and the power of community

About this episode

The episode explores the challenges faced by migrant and refugee populations in the context of health and community support.

In this powerful and timely episode, Dr Ahmed Seedat — respiratory and general internal medicine consultant, global health specialist, and former policy fellow — joins Dr Krishna Misra, an experienced GP in inclusion health, for an in‑depth exploration of migrant and refugee health. Together with host Dr Rohan Mehra, they unpack the realities facing displaced populations today: from the impact of geopolitical instability and the climate emergency, to the language and stigma shaping public att...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Rohan Mehra

Guests: Dr Ahmed Seedat, Dr Krishna Misra

Topics covered

• migrant health
• refugee health
• geopolitical instability
• climate emergency
• public attitudes
• community support

Keywords

• migrant health
• refugee health
• geopolitical instability
• climate change
• community resilience
• healthcare access

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal College of Physicians

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