Paul Spiegel: rethinking the humanitarian response to conflict and forced displacement
From The Lancet in conversation with by The Lancet Group
May 19, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 3
About this episode
Paul Spiegel discusses the need to rethink humanitarian responses to conflict and forced displacement based on a new Lancet Commission.
Do we need to rethink our response to conflict and forced displacement? A new Lancet Commission radically rethinks policy, funding, and practical approaches to humanitarian crises. Chair Professor Paul Spiegel joins Niall Boyce from the Lancet to discuss the aims and recommendations of this Commission on one of the most pressing health issues of the 21st century. Click here to visit the commission page and read the full article: www.thelancet.com/commissions-do/conflict-forced-displacement
People in this episode
Host: Niall Boyce
Guest: Paul Spiegel
Topics covered
- humanitarian response
- conflict
- forced displacement
- health policy
- funding
- crises
Keywords
- humanitarian response
- conflict
- forced displacement
- health policy
- Lancet Commission
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lancet Commission, The Lancet
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