In their open-access article published in Conflict and Health, Fadi El-Jardali, Sara Bennett, and Paul Spiegel examine how low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can integrate refugees into national health systems as part of efforts to achieve universal health coverage (UHC). Titled “Towards universal health care coverage in low- and middle-income countries: integrating refugees into national health systems,” the article is part of a broader supplement exploring health system integration models in Lebanon, Jordan, and Uganda—countries that host large refugee populations amidst constrained resources and complex policy landscapes.
The authors highlight the potential benefits of integration—from improving access and equity to strengthening health system resilience—while also addressing the political, financial, and logistical challenges involved. By drawing on case studies and policy analyses, the paper provides valuable evidence to guide governments, donors, and health actors in designing sustainable, inclusive health reforms that leave no one behind.