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PHI’s Dr. Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai Awarded Ulysses Medal for Leadership in Refugee and Immigrant Health
Dr. Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai serves as the Executive Director of the Public Health Institute’s Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health. He received the award in recognition of his longstanding dedication to advancing health equity through compassionate leadership, advocacy and community-centered approaches.
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Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health
Dr. Mohammad Sediq Hazratzai, Executive Director for the Public Health Institute’s Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health (CIRH), has received the Ulysses Medal. The medal recognizes leaders whose work meaningfully advances the health and well-being of refugee and immigrant communities. The award is presented by the Ulysses Center for Refugee Studies at the University of California Davis School of Medicine.
Dr. Hazratzai established CIRH to address the humanitarian and healthcare needs of refugees in California and across the United States. Under his leadership, the Center has expanded culturally responsive services and fostered collaborations that improve access to care and address the unique needs of diverse communities.
Dr. Hazratzai’s visionary leadership alongside the collective efforts of the CIRH team, partners and communities advancing the health of refugees and immigrants has earned him this recognition.
See More: CIRH's Impact—Amplifying Refugee Youth Voices and Solutions to Bolster Community Belonging in School Settings
Refugee students are experts in their own experiences and their voices advocate not only for themselves but also for future generations of students like them. With language support, community building, mental health care and inclusive educational environments, schools are transformative agents helping newcomer students thrive.
Originally published by Center for Immigrant and Refugee Health
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