Highlights
The psychological stress and past trauma of refugees often force them to misunderstand the severity of COVID-19.
The attempts of health care providers and aid agencies in the Rohingya refugee camps are limited to follow international/national guidelines to protect against the COVID-19 outbreak.
The roles of local mediators to integrate the healthcare policies and the voices of the refugees are crucial to tackling COVID-19.
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