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Migration

The United Nations estimates that more than 270 million people migrate between countries annually. This section considers the ways in which changes in health are a driver of migration—both within and between countries—as well as how migration and the ways in which people who migrate are treated affect human health

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Diabetes, Colonialism, and Killers of the Flower Moon

How the Oscar nominee's depiction of diabetes outlines a greater problem for communities haunted by colonialism

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Abortion Access for U.S. Immigrants

A reproductive epidemiologist explores the barriers and gateways to abortion access for U.S. immigrants

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The Economics Behind Nigeria's Midwife Exodus

Between 2017 and 2022, more than 57,000—about 30%—of Nigeria's nurses and midwives left

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Debunking Health Misinformation in Latino Communities

The Salud podcast provides accurate health information to Hispanic communities across the Northeast

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Immigrants, Mental Health, and Enduring the U.S. Election

Researcher and formerly undocumented immigrant Germán A. Cadenas on protecting one's mental health amid discrimination

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"On the Move": How Climate Migration Will Remake America

In a must-read, ProPublica's Abrahm Lustgarten uses the 2018 Camp Fire to show how extreme weather disrupts modern life

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Kenya's Health Worker Exodus: Brain Drain or Economic Opportunity?

Kenyan health-care professionals continue to emigrate, presenting a mixed bag of fortunes for the country

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Kurdish Resilience in the Face of Turmoil

The humanitarian crisis in Rojava demands urgent international attention

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Joyful and Painful Tales of Migrant Reunions

Why integration services for immigrant families matter

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Empowering Latinos in Boston’s Tech Landscape

How one Brazilian immigrant is inspiring Latino people toward STEM careers

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Mediterranean Tragedy: The Deadly Path to Europe’s Shores

Unveiling the human cost of EU migration policies and maritime perils

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How to Stop West Africa’s Brain Drain

Investing in Africa’s health-care workforce could contribute to a more resilient and robust global health infrastructure