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Episode 106: Routes, Rights and Resilience: The Realities of Migrant Health and the power of community
Thursday, 21 May, 2026
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 attitudes, to the structural barriers embedded within UK health systems.Through expert insight and frontline experience, the conversation delves into the drivers of forced migration, the consequences of restricted safe routes, the challenges created by the UK asylum backlog, and the complex interplay between trauma, mental health, and chronic disease. Importantly, the episode also highlights a successful collaborative model between primary and secondary care in South East London — demonstrating the power of relationships, community, and advocacy to improve outcomes for some of the most marginalised people in society.Listeners will leave with a richer understanding of migrant health, actionable advice for clinicians, and a hopeful reminder that community truly is a superpower.ResourcesDoctors of the World:Advice line - Doctors of the Worldurgent_care_guidelines.pdf Home 2026 | Refugee WeekBMA:Refugee and asylum seeker health resource updated 2025BMJ:Knights F, Munir S, Ahmed H, Hargreaves S. Initial health assessments for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers BMJ 2022Initial health assessments for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers | The BMJOtherMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsThe RCP’s six-step programme for the new consultant | RCP Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stageEducation and professional developmentLeadership CPDTeach the teacherEducational supervisorSix-step programme RCP Social MediaInstagramLinkedInFacebookBlueskyMusic Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voices
