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

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. **Resources** Doctors of the World: Advice line - Doctors of the World urgent\care\guidelines.pdf  Home 2026 | Refugee Week **BMA:** Refugee and asylum seeker health resource updated 2025 **BMJ:** Knights F, Munir S, Ahmed H, Hargreaves S. Initial health assessments for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers *BMJ* 2022 Initial health assessments for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers | The BMJ **Other** Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs **Explore our CPD portfolio by your career stage** Education and professional development Leadership CPD courses Teach the teacher – effective teaching skills Educational supervisor Diploma in Global Health **RCP Social Media** Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Bluesky **Music** Ep 50 onward - Bensound.com   Ep 1 - 49 'Impressive Deals' - Nicolai Heidlas  Any adverts within this podcast may use computer generated voic...