Founder challenges in refugee digital health

Sep 2025

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Founder, Aral Surmeli talks about the challenges building HERA digital health, a digital tool for Syrian refugees in Turkey. Aral talks about how HERA were affected by the USAID funding cuts and stop work order in Feb 2025. Check out the full episode, full of real talk and insight : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_p3zJGFKf0

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Hot Takes Social Media Ban in the UK with Vishaal Virani of Youtube Health

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