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Ghassan’s story: Struggling to access insulin while on a journey to seek asylum in Europe

In September 2023, Ghassan Fakhri Jabar undertook a long journey from Palestine to Europe to escape conflict. Soon, Ghassan will set off on the last leg of his journey from Gaza to Germany, where two of his sons and their families are eagerly awaiting the reunion with their father and the rest of the family. It's a familiar story of flight, exile and the dream of family reunion. But the journey Ghassan has taken was made far more dangerous by the fact that he lives with type 2 diabetes, and needs to manage his medical needs closely. On reaching Greece, Ghassan received insulin pens from MSF, which he finds easier and more comfortable to use.