September 11, 2023 9:00 am University of Manchester

This one-day conference marked the start of the DHM project. Its participants explored the crossroads in the fields of medical humanitarianism and global health, highlighting the critical issues and emerging trends that shape the present and future of healthcare delivery in humanitarian and global settings.

Papers were invited under the following themes:

1. Humanitarian Healthcare and Technical Innovation:

• The role of digital health technologies in humanitarian settings
• Innovations in medical devices and equipment for humanitarian response
• Data-driven approaches to improving healthcare outcomes in humanitarian settings

2. Strengthening Global Healthcare Systems:

• Health system strengthening in low- and middle-income countries
• Capacity building and workforce development in global health
• Innovative models of healthcare delivery in underserved or disaster-prone populations
• Addressing health inequities and social determinants of health on a global scale
• Mental health and psychosocial support in humanitarian emergencies

3. Ethical Decision Making in Humanitarian Healthcare and Refugee Health:

• Ethical dilemmas and challenges in healthcare provision during humanitarian crises
• Protection of vulnerable populations and the rights of refugees
• Ethical considerations in conducting research in humanitarian health contexts
• Intersectionality and equity in healthcare decision-making