Sphere COVID-19 Case Study #9 – Palliative care and COVID-19 – Lessons from refugee camps in Bangladesh

Globally, there are more than 20 million refugees, most of whom are being hosted by nations with weak health systems. This example from Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh shows how palliative care has been prioritised and integrated into the healthcare response even when resources have been scarce.

How can the humanitarian standard on palliative care be applied in the context of a refugee camp during the COVID-19 pandemic?