Serving the Vulnerable Towards Universal Health Coverage in Iran: Afghan Refugees’ Health and Social Wellbeing in the Capital City of Tehran

Background and Purpose: Afghans are the main refugee population in Iran. Gaining insight into precise needs of this population, their health, wellbeing crucial for appropriate planning consequential interventions to improve life experience. Materials Methods: A total 20 legal Afghan refugees residing Tehran were studied using a successfully tested questionnaire several dimensions physical health (including effects COVID-19), mental socio-cultural aspects. Collected data managed analyzed by SPSS software, v. 25. Then, descriptive statistics mean response rate reported. Results: The localized was tested. Employment educational opportunities, access healthcare, quality healthcare services, social networks support among positive aspects refugees. However, weak economic status, insufficient financial resources, inefficient insurance major challenges Conclusion: We emphasize that living conditions-related studies on should be given more weight, especially during difficult circumstances caused COVID-19 pandemic. Conducting comprehensive assessing conditions these populations addressing determinants is recommended.