How to Fast Properly During Ramadan: A Medical and Spiritual Guide

IMANA NEWSHow to Fast Properly During Ramadan: A Medical and Spiritual Guide15 March 2026 Ramadan reshapes everyday life in ways that are both subtle and profound: meals move to unusual hours, and sleep shifts. From dawn (Fajr) to sunset (Maghrib), Muslims fast as an...

Mental Health During Ramadan: How to Balance Well-Being

IMANA NEWSMental Health During Ramadan: How to Balance Well-Being12 March 2026 Ramadan is a very important time for the Islamic community: it doesn’t just change your eating schedule. It changes the pace of life. These days revolve around different markers: suhoor...

The Importance of Muslim Charity

IMANA NEWSThe Importance of Muslim Charity04 March 2026 Ramadan is usually introduced as the month of fasting. Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset. But that’s not everything during this period: people are also more charitable. Charity in Islam...

Raising Awareness During the Heart Health Month

IMANA NEWSRaising Awareness During the Heart Health Month16 February 2026 Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death worldwide, but many cases can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle changes and early intervention. This is why raising awareness...

When is Ramadan 2026? All You Need to Know

IMANA NEWSWhen is Ramadan 2026? All You Need to Know9 February 2026 Ramadan is one of the most revered times of the year for Muslims around the world. It is a month of fasting, prayer, spiritual reflection, and community. Everyone from all communities and religions is...

How to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease at Any Age

IMANA NEWSHow to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease at Any Age 3 February 2026 Cardiovascular disease (known as CVDs for short) is one of the top causes of death worldwide. It affects millions of people, regardless of gender, age, or socioeconomic status. Even with the...

Commemorating World Cancer Day in 2026

IMANA NEWSCommemorating World Cancer Day in 202619 January 2026 Every February 4th is a key date worldwide, especially for healthcare. World Cancer Day is a date that can be significant for a lot of people, since it can affect loved ones or people we know: this is why...

Common Illnesses in Winter

IMANA NEWSCommon Illnesses in Winter12 January 2026 Winter brings comfort and joy for many, but it also welcomes a wave of seasonal illnesses. Respiratory infections become more prevalent during colder months, affecting millions of people worldwide. Knowing these...

International Day of Education 2026

IMANA NEWSInternational Day of Education 202607 January 2026 Every January 24th, people around the world celebrate education. It is a basic human right and a key driver of global progress. International Day of Education 2026 celebrates how learning can create peaceful...

How To Support Inclusion On International Day Of Persons With Disabilities

IMANA NEWSHow To Support Inclusion On International Day Of Persons With DisabilitiesQudsiya Siddiqui22 March 2016 We are in the 21st century, yet disabled persons are excluded worldwide. A World Bank report shows 16% of the world population still faces discrimination....
HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE: Erum Qureshi

HOLISTIC APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE: Erum Qureshi

VOLUNTEER STORIESHolistic Approach to Healthcare: Erum QureshiQudsiya SiddiquiFebruary 26th, 2020This February we share the story of Erum Qureshi, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Illinois, USA. Qureshi’s first relief mission with Imana Medical Relief (IMR) was to...

IMANA is proud to #SupportNursesandMidwives

IMANA is proud to #SupportNursesandMidwives

VOLUNTEER STORIES IMANA Is Proud to #SupportNursesandMidwives Qudsiya Siddiqui Feb 26th, 2020 The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Nurses have always been integral members of IMANA Medical...

Dispensing rational medicines in Gambia

Dispensing rational medicines in Gambia

The Gambia is in the midst of a public health crisis, with a shortage of skilled health workforce and a rapid increase of counterfeit medicines has left the poverty-stricken Gambians with no access to quality medical care. 

In recognition of the problems The Gambians are facing, IMANA Medical Relief (IMR) in partnership with The Oasis Initiative organized their first-ever medical mission to the country. Dr. Ghalib Abbasi, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Houston traveled with a five-member volunteer team on an IMR sponsored mission — SaveGambia; to the capital city, Banjul from Jan. 24 – Feb. 1, 2020.

Managing Diabetes in Ramadan

Managing Diabetes in Ramadan

IMANA EVENTS Managing Diabetes in Ramadan Qudsiya Siddiqui Feb 18th, 2020 We’re hosting a public health forum on ‘Managing Diabetes in Ramadan’ in collaboration with DaR International Alliance at The Endocrine Society’s biggest endocrinology meeting – #ENDO2020  in...

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