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The Refugee and Migrant Health Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters, convened a national stakeholder engagement workshop at AUB, bringing together key actors, including representatives from government, nongovernmental organizations, and the research community to strengthen evidence-informed approaches to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for refugee and migrant populations in Lebanon.
The workshop served as a strategic platform to review current research and programming, including findings from the SEEK trial, and to facilitate cross-sector dialogue on priority gaps, coordination challenges, and opportunities for integration. Participants engaged in structured discussions aimed at aligning research efforts with national health strategies and policy needs, while identifying pathways to enhance the relevance, inclusivity, and sustainability of interventions targeting refugee and migrant populations.
Key discussions underscored the importance of inclusive service design, stronger intersectoral coordination, and improved linkage between community-based interventions and health systems. Stakeholders also emphasized the need for sustained investment in evidence generation, better understanding of community barriers to care, and clearer integration models between SRH and MHPSS services.
The workshop concluded with a set of shared priorities to guide future research, collaboration, and programmatic action, reinforcing a collective commitment to advancing integrated, equitable, and sustainable health responses for vulnerable populations in Lebanon.