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North American Refugee Health Conference

NARHC 2025 RECAP

Who we are

North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) Inc. is a Canadian non-profit organization serving the refugee community in North America and globally. It is the transformation of the Canadian-based NARHC which had its inception in 2009, founded by Dr. Anna Banerji. To increase our mandate, we have expanded to become NARHC Inc.

NARHC Inc. engages with refugees and refugee claimants, governmental and non-governmental organizations, medical institutions, educational institutions and research institutes.

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Advancing Refugee Health Through Collaboration, Research, and Advocacy

The North American Refugee Health Conference (NARHC) is the premier global event dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes for refugee populations. With a legacy spanning over a decade, NARHC brings together medical professionals, researchers, policymakers, and advocates to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance best practices in refugee health.

NARHC 2015
NARHC 2015

Why Attend NARHC?

  • Global Expertise – Learn from world-renowned experts in refugee healthcare, including specialists in infectious diseases, mental health, maternal and child health, and chronic disease management.
  • Cutting-Edge Research – Engage with groundbreaking studies and evidence-based approaches that shape refugee health policies.
  • Networking & Advocacy – Connect with leaders in the field, from humanitarian organizations to government agencies, to drive meaningful change in refugee healthcare.
  • Interactive Learning – Participate in workshops, panel discussions, and case studies addressing contemporary challenges in refugee health.

Our Impact

NARHC has:

  • Transformed refugee healthcare into a recognized specialty.
  • Developed evidence-based best practices to enhance refugee care.
  • Created research networks bridging global policymakers and frontline healthcare workers​
  • Found solutions to challenging barriers in Refugee Health
  • Led advocacy efforts for urgent refugee issues

Board of Directors

Anna Banerji

Anna Banerji

Executive Director

Biography
AKM Alamgir

AKM Alamgir

Biography
Nehal Al Tarhuni

Nehal Al Tarhuni

Co-chair

Biography
Catherine Clase

Catherine Clase

Biography
Teresa Dremetsikas

Teresa Dremetsikas

Biography
Grace Eagan

Grace Eagan

Treasurer

Biography
Yipeng Ge

Yipeng Ge

Advocacy lead

Biography
Eduardo Vides

Eduardo Vides

Latin American Lead

Biography
Sheena Wright

Sheena Wright

Biography