By now we all know about the gov's horrific plan to offshore refugees to Rwanda under the #AntiRefugeeBill. We've heard about the huge costs, unworkability, and possible illegality, but what about the human impact? 🧵👇

🚨BREAKING: We took the government to court on their plans to pushback refugee boats - and we just found out we WON! They’ve backed down 🥳 Today’s victory shows that, when we come together, we CAN beat this government’s toxic anti-refugee agenda.

So this Government made a huge song and dance about a deplorable and illegal refugee policy which didn't come to pass when challenged by campaigners. Interesting. Anyway, so this Rwanda plan...

Great video from Freedom from Torture🧡 which gave our team a morale boost this morning, after the devastating news that Patel's anti-refugee bill is going to become law. Give it a watch if you're feeling down about the inhumanity of these racist policies.👇

We’re delighted to publish in BMJ Global Health: #NCDs in #humanitarian settings. Lessons from our UNHCR partnership - strengthening #primarycare #healthworkforce to deliver quality care in #refugee settings Philippa Harris Éimhín Ansbro Matthew Harris Ros Kirkland gh.bmj.com/content/7/Supp…

New collection on addressing non-communicable diseases in humanitarian settings: “The costs of investing in prevention and early response, to tackle the root causes of health crises, are minute compared with the costs of paying for the consequences” ➡️ gh.bmj.com/content/7/Supp…

5 years ago this week, I lost someone who was really important to me. His name was Alexander Tekle. It feels impossible that 5 years have passed.

🆕paper led by Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM, MSF Science & @LebAmUniv in 🇱🇧 shows introduction of fixed-dose combination drug for cardio-vascular diseases is feasible, even in a humanitarian setting❤️‍🩹‼️ Real potential for reduced morbidity & mortality. ➡️bit.ly/3WPbRS7

‘Policy inertia’ is enabling the products and practices of some commercial actors to cause significant, ongoing harm to health, warn experts. A new Lancet Series argues for a bold system overhaul that puts people and planet first: hubs.li/Q01HD8h_0

Non-communicable diseases are rising rapidly in low-middle-income nations. Yet, many of these are largely preventable! Primary care strengthening is critical. A robust #PrimaryCare system can detect, treat & manage #NCDs earlier, reducing costs & saving lives. 🌍🏥 #GlobalHealth

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Amazing community event this month to form a research network focusing on migrant health priorities with collaboration at the centre, looking forward to the next step in the journey! Yusuf Ciftci Southwark Refugee Communities Forum Sally Hargreaves NIHR Involvement Felicity Knights Anna D

🔴⚡️Our statement on the passing of the Illegal Migration Bill "This Bill, modelled on some of the world’s most harmful migration policies, will lead to a medical and humanitarian disaster." Sophie McCann, Migration Advocacy Advisor

Our thoughts and very best hopes are with our friend and former colleague Tom Doherty, his wife Anne and all family since his fall and disappearance in the Pyrenees. We desperately hope he is found soon. Our great thanks to all supporting the search.

Growing concern about the whereabouts of Dr Tom Doherty, highly respected and much loved doctor formerly of The HTD and UCLH Hoping for good news soon 🤞 independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…