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Although community-centered approaches are increasingly recognized as critical for addressing these challenges, qualitative evidence on how community health assets support refugee wellbeing remains fragmented across domains. This scoping review aimed to map and synthesize qualitative evidence on community-based health interventions for refugee populations across four thematic areas: mental health, disability inclusion, women\u2019s health, and end-of-life and palliative care. The review followed Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidance. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science identified qualitative studies published between 2010 and 2025. Studies were screened using predefined eligibility criteria, with data charted and thematically analyzed using a cross-domain Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research\u2013Proctor hybrid framework to examine implementation barriers, facilitators, and outcomes. 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