The flight or expulsion of populations exposed to health risks resulting from armed conflicts can become a source of preventable infectious disease spread to other regions. This study examined the potential impacts of a mass forced displacement of the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip on the public health of host countries. Through a literature review covering 2022 to 2025, it was evident that the conflict has exacerbated the incidence of infectious diseases among the local population due to the destruction of health infrastructure, poor living conditions, and overcrowding. Proposed destinations for the forced relocation of Palestinians include countries with limited or weakened health infrastructure, such as Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Morocco, where the influx could intensify health risks for both migrants and local populations. The vulnerability of the displaced to pathogens, combined with structural challenges and social stigma, may worsen the spread of infectious diseases, resulting in consequences that transcend geographic borders. In this context, there is an urgent need for integrated and effective policies to mitigate health risks, protect the health and dignity of displaced individuals, and prevent a global public health crisis.
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