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6. Are the needs of asylum seekers and refugees being met by NHS Wales? Dr Ashra Khanom
Exploring Global Problems
33 minutes 40 seconds
1 year ago
6. Are the needs of asylum seekers and refugees being met by NHS Wales? Dr Ashra Khanom
Wales has a long history of welcoming those fleeing persecution. It is estimated that there are 10,000 refugees in Wales, which is about 0.3% of the population.
Barriers to accessing healthcare can arise from immigration status. It is important to understand the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. As defined by Amnesty International, ‘an asylum seeker is a person who has left their country and is seeking protection from persecution and serious human rights violations in another country, but who hasn't yet been legally recognized as a refugee and is waiting to receive a decision on their asylum claim’.
In this podcast episode, Dr Ashra Khanom talks about her work which aims to address the needs of people seeking sanctuary, including how they access healthcare services.
Exploring Global Problems
The ground breaking research by Swansea University into global challenges. We explore topics from health innovation and climate change, to clean energy and human-centred digital technologies.
