Initial Resettlement (0–12 months)
G6PD Deficiency
Screening and patient education for G6PD deficiency in refugee patients, including substances to avoid and interaction with primaquine.
Alberta Initial Screening Serology Requisitions
Three pre-filled Alberta lab requisition forms - Serology, Community General, and Microbiology - with specific checkbox instructions for each.
Calgary Clinics Accepting IFHP Coverage
Directory of dental, optometry, and physiotherapy clinics in Calgary accepting IFHP coverage, to help clinicians connect refugees with allied health services.
Canadian Refugees - Basic Facts for Clinicians
An overview of refugee categories in Canada, sponsorship programs, health coverage eligibility, and settlement services for clinicians.
Caring for Kids New to Canada – Checklists for Medical Assessment
Evidence-based checklists from the Canadian Paediatric Society for the medical assessment of newly arrived refugee and immigrant children.
CCIRH eClinical Checklists
Evidence-based eClinical checklists from CCIRH for preventive clinical care of newly arrived immigrants and refugees.
CCIRH Evidence-Based Preventive Care Checklist for New Immigrants and Refugees
An evidence-based preventive care checklist covering 20 priority health conditions for newly arrived immigrants and refugees in Canada.
CCIRH Preventive Care Checklist — Immigrants and Refugees
Evidence-based CCIRH checklist covering 20 priority health conditions for newly arrived immigrants and refugees in Canada. Available in English and French.
Common Gastrointestinal Parasites in Refugee Patients
Treatment and test-of-cure reference for common GI parasites in refugees, covering helminths and protozoa with first-line dosing for adults and children.
Dental Referral Guidance and IFHP Dental Coverage
Oral health assessment and dental referral guidance for refugee patients, including what IFHP dental coverage includes and when to refer. [137 chars]
Dyspepsia and Helicobacter Pylori in Refugee Patients
Approach to dyspepsia and H. pylori in refugee patients, including the CLAMET quadruple regimen and when to test for parasites as a cause.
Eosinophilia in Refugee Patients
Step-wise approach to eosinophilia in refugee patients, with helminth infections as the most common cause and guidance on when to refer. [136 chars]
Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Immigrants and Refugees
The landmark CMAJ 2011 series of GRADE-rated clinical guidelines covering 20 priority health conditions in immigrants and refugees.
Female Genital Mutilation
Guidance on recognition, sensitive inquiry, and management of FGM/C in refugee women, including types, complications, and specialist referral.
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) Clinical Management Guide
Clinical guidance for recognising and managing FGM/C in refugee women, including WHO classification, complications, screening indications, and referral.
Government-Assisted Refugees – Health Care Coverage (IRCC)
IRCC information on health care coverage for Government-Assisted Refugees in Canada, including IFHP eligibility.
Hematuria in Refugee Patients
Step-wise approach to microscopic hematuria in refugees, with specific consideration of schistosomiasis and urinary tuberculosis as causes.
Immunization History Assessment for Refugee Patients
Guidance on assessing immunization history in newly arrived refugees, including IOM pre-departure records and varicella serology recommendations.
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Full Clinical Guide
Full clinical guide to iron deficiency anemia in refugee patients: causes, investigation strategy, treatment doses for adults and children, and follow-up.
Lead Poisoning in Refugee Children
When to screen refugee children for lead poisoning, risk factors, clinical presentation of lead toxicity, and next steps when levels are detected.
Medavie Blue Cross IFHP Clinician Portal
The Medavie Blue Cross portal for clinicians to register, verify patient eligibility, and submit claims under the IFHP.
Mental Health in Immigrants and Refugees — CMAJ 201
Evidence-based CMAJ 2011 primary care guide covering depression, anxiety, PTSD, and somatic presentations in immigrant and refugee populations.
mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)
A WHO clinical management guide providing evidence-based protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies.
mhGAP Humanitarian Intervention Guide (mhGAP-HIG)
WHO clinical protocols for mental, neurological, and substance use conditions in humanitarian emergencies, designed for non-specialist health workers.
Nutritional Screening — Calgary Clinical Resource
Clinical guidance on vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency anaemia, B12 and iodine deficiency, and G6PD dietary restrictions in refugee patients.
Pediatric-Specific Recommendations
Pediatric guidance for refugee children - TB screening, hearing and dental referral, parasite testing, vitamin D, G6PD, tinea capitis, and lead poisoning.
PTSD — Clinical Guidance for Refugee Patients
Guidance on recognising and managing PTSD in refugee patients, covering symptoms, the PC-PTSD-5 screening tool, and specialist referral pathways.
Recommended Initial Screening Tests
Comprehensive screening framework for newly arrived refugees - full adult panel, pediatric variations, pregnant patient additions, and Alberta lab forms.
Scabies in Refugee Patients
Diagnosis and treatment of scabies in refugee patients, including permethrin application instructions, household contacts, and ivermectin use.
Sexual and Reproductive Health — Calgary Clinical Resource
Clinical guidance on SRH for refugee patients, covering cervical cancer screening, FGM/C awareness, syphilis serology, and STI screening.
Sickle Cell Disease - Initial Management for Family Physicians
Initial management of sickle cell disease for family physicians, covering patient education, infection prophylaxis, vaccination, and monitoring.
Thalassemia in Refugee Patients
Clinical approach to alpha- and beta-thalassemia on hemoglobinopathy screening, including carrier management and pre-conception counselling.
Tinea Capitis in Refugee Children
Diagnosis and treatment of tinea capitis in refugee children, including terbinafine dosing by weight, baseline investigations, and follow-up.
Tuberculosis Evidence Review — Newly Arriving Immigrants
Systematic review of TB epidemiology in immigrants and refugees, covering latent TB screening, TST vs IGRA, treatment protocols, and pediatric considerations.
Tuberculosis: Evidence Review for Newly Arriving Immigrants and Refugees
A systematic evidence review of tuberculosis epidemiology in immigrant and refugee populations arriving in Canada, covering latent TB screening approaches, management pathways, treatment protocols, and pediatric-specific considerations.
Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022
CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.
Ukraine War and Refugee Health Care — CMAJ 2022
CMAJ 2022 guidance for Canadian providers caring for Ukrainian refugees, covering health conditions, trauma, screening protocols, and system navigation.
Varicella - Management of Non-Immune Refugee Patients
Management of varicella-non-immune refugee patients, including immunization referral pathways and handling of indeterminate serology results.
WHO Fact Sheet: Refugee and Migrant Mental Health
WHO evidence summary on mental health in displaced populations — depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and barriers to care. Updated September 2025.
WHO Refugee and Migrant Health Toolkit – Tool 8: Sexual and Reproductive Health and GBV
WHO operational guidance on sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence in refugee and migrant settings.
WHO Toolkit Tool 1: Main Communicable Diseases
WHO operational guidance on communicable diseases in refugee populations — TB, HIV, malaria, and NTDs — aligned with the WHO Global Action Plan 2019-2030.
WHO Toolkit Tool 7: Maternal and Child Health
WHO operational guidance on maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in refugee settings, covering antenatal care and immunization.
WHO Toolkit Tool 8: SRH and GBV in Refugee Settings
WHO operational guidance on SRH and GBV in refugee settings, covering family planning, GBV identification and response, and post-rape clinical care.