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Health and Migration in Global Health Systems A Thematic Platform and Ongoing Academic Series · Georgian Medical Journal · PHIG |
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Hosted by the Georgian Medical Journal · Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG) · DOI prefix: 10.66636 · CC BY 4.0 |
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About This Platform The Health and Migration Platform is an independent academic and policy resource developed by the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia. It serves as a structured hub for the consolidation, dissemination, and exchange of evidence, policy frameworks, and professional knowledge on refugee and migrant health — in direct alignment with the priorities of the World Health Organization, UNHCR, IOM, and the broader UN system. |
Global Context
With more than one billion people on the move worldwide, migration has become a defining structural feature of global health systems in the twenty-first century. The health needs of refugees, migrants, and displaced populations represent one of the most pressing challenges facing health systems across all regions — demanding coordinated action at the national, regional, and global levels.
The WHO Global Action Plan on the Health of Refugees and Migrants (2019–2030), the Global Compact for Refugees, the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — in particular SDG 3, SDG 10, and SDG 16 — collectively establish the normative architecture within which national health systems are called to respond.
Despite significant advances in international policy commitments, the translation of these frameworks into effective, equitable, and context-sensitive implementation remains a major challenge. This platform is designed to bridge that gap — connecting evidence, policy, and practice in support of inclusive and resilient health system responses.
Platform Mandate and Objectives
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Consolidation of Global Evidence Structured repository of leading international research, clinical guidelines, policy frameworks, and programmatic evidence on refugee and migrant health, curated in alignment with WHO, UNHCR, IOM, and academic institution standards. |
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Support for Policy Translation Bridging the gap between international normative frameworks and national health system implementation, supporting policymakers and health professionals in translating global commitments into effective, context-sensitive responses. |
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Cross-Country Learning and Exchange Facilitating structured knowledge exchange across countries and regions, enabling health systems to learn from diverse national experiences in responding to population mobility, displacement, and the health needs of refugees and migrants. |
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Academic Contribution and Peer-Reviewed Publishing Open-access, peer-reviewed academic channel for original research, policy analyses, commentaries, and country experiences on migration and health — contributing to the global knowledge base and supporting evidence-informed decision-making. |
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Capacity Development and Professional Support Supporting health professionals, researchers, and institutions through access to training resources, competency frameworks, professional networks, and curated tools aligned with global health workforce development standards. |
Alignment with Global Frameworks
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WHO Global Action Plan on the Health of Refugees and Migrants 2019–2030 · Global Compact for Refugees (UNHCR, 2018) · Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (UN, 2018) · 2030 Agenda — SDG 3, SDG 10, SDG 16 · IOM Migration Health Framework · WHO Health and Migration Programme · Sphere Standards and Humanitarian Health Response Frameworks |
Editorial Approach — Ongoing Thematic Series
This thematic series is not organized as a standalone special issue. Instead, it is integrated across the regular GMJ publication cycle. Submissions on migration and health are continuously encouraged. Where a sufficient number of relevant manuscripts are received within a given publication cycle, they are curated as a dedicated thematic section within that issue.
This approach ensures continuity of the topic while maintaining clarity and coherence in the journal's structure.
Published Articles in This Series
Georgian Medical Journal · Volume 1, Issue 2 · Health and Migration thematic section · Open Access · CC BY 4.0
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Editorial · Programmatic Launch · 3 pages Pkhakadze G. DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i2.a123 · Read article · PDF |
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Original Research · Flagship Study · 22 pages Health Entitlement Index for Refugees and Migrants: A Comparative Analysis Across 41 Countries Pkhakadze G, Tabagari N, Pkhakadze I, Glonti S, Inaishvili S, Vashadze S, Talakvadze T, Bolkvadze A, Kutateladze S, Kraveishvili T, Endeladze N, Janelidze T, Kostava M. DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i2.a32 · Read article · PDF |
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Systematic Review & Analysis · 6 pages Migration as a Structural Determinant of Health Systems Performance Inaishvili S, Pkhakadze G, Pkhakadze I, Talakvadze T, Glonti S. DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i2.a30 · Read article · PDF |
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Editorial & Policy Forum · 6 pages Healthcare Access for Migrants in Transit: A Governance Test for Universal Health Coverage Talakvadze T, Inaishvili S, Kraveishvili T. DOI: 10.66636/gmj.v1.i2.a124 · Read article · PDF |
→ View full issue: GMJ Volume 1, Issue 2 (Table of Contents)
Scope of the Series
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— Health system responses to migration and displacement |
Call for Contributions
The Georgian Medical Journal invites submissions from researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, institutional actors, and international partners. Accepted types: analytical commentaries · policy analyses · short research papers · case studies and country experiences · expert perspectives.
All submissions undergo editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with GMJ standards.
Platform Resources
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News and Resources
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Editorial Note The Health and Migration Platform is an independent academic initiative hosted by the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia. It does not represent the official positions of the World Health Organization, UNHCR, IOM, or any intergovernmental body. Open Access · CC BY 4.0 · DOI prefix: 10.66636 · Updated April 2026. |
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