Friday 23 May 2025 | 14:15-15:15

Format: Presentation

Stream: Populations

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Chair: Fatai Ogunlayi UK Faculty of Public Health

 

PART ONE: Bridging Healthcare Gaps for Afghan Populations Worldwide

Through a comprehensive review of published evidence, this session will explore the systemic barriers and challenges that hinder access to quality healthcare for Afghan refugees and migrants. The discussion will also draw on original research conducted in Iran, highlighting the specific challenges faced by Afghan migrants in accessing COVID-19 related healthcare. By attending this presentation, delegates will gain a deeper understanding of the complex factors driving healthcare disparities among Afghan populations and the need for targeted interventions to address these gaps. The session will also share personal stories and insights from Afghan individuals worldwide, gathered through in-depth interviews. Their voices will bring to life the human impact of healthcare disparities, and highlight the urgent need for change.

After this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key healthcare disparities and challenges faced by Afghan populations worldwide


• Analyse the systemic barriers and factors that contribute to healthcare disparities among Afghan populations


• Discuss potential solutions and strategies for bridging healthcare gaps among Afghan populations

Naser Hatami RadanModern Medicine-Equipment Co; Iran

 

PART TWO: Lessons from crisis settings

Join us for an insightful session exploring the unique challenges and transformative lessons emerging from healthcare delivery in Fragile, Conflict, and Vulnerable (FCV) settings. We will explore how innovative approaches shaped by these complex environments can redefine and elevate the quality of care. Drawing on first hand field experiences, including our work in Afghanistan and Somalia, this session offers valuable perspectives on rethinking healthcare systems through this critical area of work.

As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

• Apply adaptive quality strategies: Delegates will understand different approaches to planning for quality, coordination and governance within a crisis setting to support the delivery of improved service provision and patient outcomes


• Utilise dynamic priority and resource management: Delegates will explore dynamic approaches to prioritization, identification of priority populations and conditions and resource allocation – all critical skills in navigating crisis settings to ensure efficient and effective healthcare delivery to the most vulnerable populations


• Build Capability: Delegates will learn about a novel approach to building capability within their teams and organisations to support the delivery of quality healthcare in crisis settings

Mondher Letaief World Health Organisation; Egypt