The Doctors within Borders project held its first workshop on Friday 10th January 2020 at Lancaster University. Entitled “Healthcare, Mobilities and National Healthcare Systems,” the event brought together an international group of social scientists, healthcare practitioners and activists to explore
Syrian (im)mobilities: Thinking through mobile population health
Syrians are scattered around the world. The United Nations estimates that 13.5 million people – more than half of Syria’s population – fled the civil war that started in 2011. Nine years later, the conflict is ongoing and President Bashar
Beyond ‘do no harm’: ethical research practice with migrants
5 Points to Consider When Starting a Project How can the physical and mental health of migrants be supported? This is the focus of a new international project, Doctors within Borders, which aims to explore grassroots advocacy and healthcare