#51 | GMJ Podcast | Global Health, Migration, and Health Systems Resilience

#55 | GMJ Podcast | How Georgian Medical Journal Entered the Swiss Academic System (ETH Library)

In this episode, we explore a major milestone for the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/announcement/view/88]— its official inclusion in the ETH Library catalogue within the swisscovery network in Switzerland. This achievement represents GMJ’s integration into a national academic library system, marking a significant step forward in international visibility, credibility, and accessibility. • What swisscovery is and its role in the Swiss academic ecosystem • Why inclusion in ETH Library is more than indexing — it is institutional recognition • How academic library systems differ from traditional indexing platforms • GMJ’s current indexing landscape (Crossref, Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, ERIH+, and more) • The strategic pathway toward Scopus and Web of Science Inclusion in a national academic discovery system means: • GMJ is now discoverable across Swiss universities and research institutions • Content is accessible to a global network of researchers and clinicians • The journal gains credibility within a highly trusted academic infrastructure This is not only visibility — it is validation within a national research system. 🔗 ETH Library catalogue entry: https://eth.swisscovery.ch/permalink/41SLSP_ETH/4j4314/alma99120993535605503 [https://eth.swisscovery.ch/permalink/41SLSP_ETH/4j4314/alma99120993535605503] 🌐 Georgian Medical Journal: https://gmj.ge [https://gmj.ge] 📄 Official GMJ Announcement: https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/announcement/view/88 [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/announcement/view/88] 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7457052387271356419 [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7457052387271356419] 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ct5CoYdHH/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ct5CoYdHH/] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d [https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703 [https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal [http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast [https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast] Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396 [https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396] Goodpods: https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ [https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ] Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1krb6adq [https://pca.st/1krb6adq] The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast is the official knowledge translation platform of GMJ. It translates scientific progress into clear, policy-relevant insights — connecting research, systems, and real-world impact. What we coverWhy it mattersKey LinksListen to GMJ PodcastAbout GMJ Podcast

#54 | GMJ Podcast | The Blueprint of a Medical Journal: Designing an Open-Access Scientific Platform

In this episode, we shift from global migration health systems to a critical but often under-recognised dimension of health system performance: palliative care. Building on broader discussions of equity, access, and system resilience, this episode examines how the availability and accessibility of palliative care reflect deeper structural strengths and weaknesses within healthcare systems. Drawing on peer-reviewed research by Sharvari Patil and Sulkhan Inaishvili, we present a structured, evidence-informed analysis of palliative care in Georgia. Key insights include: • The global burden of serious health-related suffering, affecting more than 61 million people annually • WHO estimates that only ~14% of those in need receive palliative care worldwide • Concentration of opioid access in a small number of high-income countries, leaving over 80% of the global population underserved • Structural barriers in Georgia, including limited geographic coverage and urban concentration of services • Gaps in workforce capacity, training, and integration into mainstream healthcare delivery • Regulatory and administrative constraints affecting access to opioid analgesics Palliative care is increasingly recognised as a core component of universal health coverage (UHC) and people-centred health systems. This episode reframes palliative care not only as a clinical service, but as a health system indicator—a tracer of: • Equity • Continuity of care • Access to essential medicines Unmet need in palliative care reveals systemic gaps in: • Service delivery • Governance • Health system design Georgia provides a compelling case study of a health system in transition. Despite ongoing reforms, palliative care remains insufficiently developed, with limited community-based services, regulatory barriers, and uneven regional access. Patil S, Inaishvili S. Palliative Care as a Health System Indicator in Georgia: Unmet Need, Access Barriers, and Policy Implications. Georgian Medical Journal. 2026;1(1):14–34 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19050661 [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19050661] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d [https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703 [https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal [http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast [https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast] Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396 [https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396] Goodpods: https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ [https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ] Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1krb6adq [https://pca.st/1krb6adq] The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast is the official knowledge translation platform of the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ), designed to bridge scientific evidence with policy and practice. Each episode translates peer-reviewed research into accessible, policy-relevant insights for clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers worldwide. 🌍 Context and Relevance📄 Source Article🎙️ Listen Now📢 About the GMJ Podcast

#53 | GMJ Podcast | Palliative Care in Georgia — Health System Gaps, Access Barriers, and Policy Implications

🎧 Palliative Care as a Health System Indicator in Georgia⁠ [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/article/view/14] In this episode, we shift focus from global migration health systems to a critical but often under-recognised dimension of health system performance: palliative care. Building on the broader discussion of equity, access, and system resilience, we examine how the availability of palliative care reflects deeper structural strengths and weaknesses within healthcare systems. The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast serves as a platform translating scientific evidence into policy-relevant insights for clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers worldwide. This episode is based on the peer-reviewed article by Sharvari Patil and Sulkhan Inaishvili, providing a structured, evidence-informed analysis of palliative care in Georgia, including: * The global burden of serious health-related suffering, affecting more than 61 million people annually * WHO estimates that only ~14% of those in need receive palliative care worldwide * The concentration of opioid access in a small number of high-income countries, leaving over 80% of the global population underserved * Structural barriers in Georgia, including limited geographic coverage and urban concentration of services * Gaps in workforce capacity, training, and integration into mainstream healthcare delivery * Regulatory and administrative constraints affecting access to opioid analgesics Palliative care is increasingly recognised as a fundamental component of universal health coverage (UHC) and people-centred health systems. This episode reframes palliative care not only as a clinical service, but as a health system indicator — a tracer of equity, continuity of care, and access to essential medicines. Drawing on global and national evidence, we explore how unmet need in palliative care reveals systemic gaps in service delivery, governance, and health system design. Georgia provides a compelling case study of a health system in transition. Despite progress in healthcare reform, palliative care remains insufficiently developed, with limited community-based services, regulatory barriers, and uneven access across regions. This episode demonstrates how strengthening palliative care requires: * Expansion of community and home-based care models * Balanced opioid policy implementation * Improved workforce training and education * Integration of palliative care into national health strategies More broadly, it highlights how palliative care can function as a lens for evaluating health system responsiveness and equity in low- and middle-income settings. Patil S, Inaishvili S. Palliative Care as a Health System Indicator in Georgia: Unmet Need, Access Barriers, and Policy Implications. Georgian Medical Journal. 2026;1(1):14–34 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19050661 [https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19050661] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d [https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d] Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703 [https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal [http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal] Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast [https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast] Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396 [https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396] Goodpods: https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ [https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ] Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1krb6adq [https://pca.st/1krb6adq] The GMJ Podcast is the official knowledge translation platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, bridging science, policy, and global health practice through accessible, high-quality audio content. 🔬 Focus of the Episode🌍 Context and Relevance📄 Source Article🎙️ Listen Now📢 About the GMJ Podcast

#52 | GMJ Podcast | Health and Migration Knowledge Hub — A Global Resource for Evidence-Based Practice

A Global Resource for Evidence-Based Practice [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/migration-health] In this episode, we build on the momentum of Episode 51, which explored system-level implications for inclusive, resilient healthcare systems, and move deeper into the evidence infrastructure now available to support researchers, clinicians, and policy-makers working in refugee and migrant health. The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast serves as a platform translating scientific evidence into policy-relevant insights for clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers worldwide. This episode presents the GMJ × PHIG Health and Migration Knowledge Hub — a curated open-access platform of 130+ peer-reviewed resources across 14 thematic sections, through a structured, evidence-informed lens: - The WHO Global Action Plan 2019–2030 and the 2026 First Global Baseline Report - WHO Global Competency Standards: 9 standards, 113 countries, 600+ certificates - Mental health evidence: mhGAP-HIG, RHS-15, and the WHO GEHM Series - Climate change and displacement: emerging evidence and policy priorities - Six foundational global policy frameworks every practitioner must know - Training pathways: WHO Academy, ECDC 24-language courses, and Master's degrees 🔬 Focus of the Episode Globally, human mobility is at unprecedented levels. Evidence-informed practice in refugee and migrant health requires structured access to authoritative, current resources. This episode maps that landscape — from WHO flagship reports to validated clinical tools, from foundational UN policy frameworks to postgraduate training programmes at Oxford, LSE, LSHTM, and Geneva. 🌍 Context and Relevance This episode positions the Knowledge Hub not as a reading list, but as a living infrastructure for the global migration health community — produced on a fully volunteer basis by the Georgian Medical Journal and the Public Health Institute of Georgia, with zero external funding. Access the Hub: https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/migration-health 🎙️ Listen Now Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396 Goodpods: https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/1krb6adq 📢 About the GMJ Podcast The GMJ Podcast is the official knowledge translation platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub]bridging science, policy, and global health practice through accessible, high-quality audio content.

#51 | GMJ Podcast | Global Health, Migration, and Health Systems Resilience

GMJ Podcast | Episode 51 — Global Health, Migration, and Health Systems Resilience [https://gmj.ge/index.php/pub/announcement/view/77] We are pleased to announce the release of Episode 51 of the Georgian Medical Journal Podcast, continuing our commitment to advancing evidence-based global health dialogue. In this episode, we build on the momentum of Episode 50, which explored WHO findings on refugee and migrant health, and move deeper into the system-level implications for inclusive, resilient healthcare systems. The Georgian Medical Journal Podcast serves as a platform translating scientific evidence into policy-relevant insights for clinicians, researchers, and decision-makers worldwide . This episode explores critical dimensions of migration and health systems through a structured, evidence-informed lens: • Why health system inclusivity is no longer optional but essential • Structural barriers affecting refugees and migrants (legal, financial, cultural) • The role of health system resilience in managing population mobility • Gaps in global data and why comparable indicators are urgently needed • Strategic opportunities for governments and institutions Globally, human mobility is at unprecedented levels, with migrants and refugees often experiencing worse health outcomes than host populations. Addressing these disparities is central to achieving universal health coverage and the right to health. This episode positions migration not as a crisis, but as a health systems test — revealing weaknesses, inequalities, and opportunities for reform. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/33U05xcBx4ZERFpwppky7d Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703 [https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast/id1879124703] YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@GeorgianMedicalJournal Amazon Music https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast [https://music.amazon.fr/podcasts/4853e78c-2d47-454e-ba85-2e0927829b9f/the-georgian-medical-journal-podcast] Castbox https://castbox.fm/vh/7075396 Goodpods https://go.goodpods.com/HbSmOZ Pocket Casts https://pca.st/1krb6adq The GMJ Podcast is the official knowledge translation platform of the Georgian Medical Journal, bridging science, policy, and global health practice through accessible, high-quality audio content . 🔬 Focus of the Episode🌍 Context and Relevance🎙️ Listen Now📢 About the GMJ Podcast