A recent study by Dr. Muhammad Zakaria from the Department of Communication and Journalism underscores that displaced and refugee populations, like the Rohingyas, may have significant gaps in essential health knowledge regarding Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). This finding can be extrapolated to other refugee groups, indicating a larger global challenge that requires attention. Their results emphasize the need for health campaigns tailored to specific demographics within refugee populations. International health agencies can take cues from such research to design targeted interventions, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. For international audiences, this could mean reassessing and redirecting resources to the most impactful communication strategies.

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