Healing with Heart: The Role of Compassion in Healthcare
IMANA NEWS Healing with Heart: The Role of Compassion in Healthcare 13 August 2024 Though compassion is at the heart of medicine, nearly half of American patients said it is missing in the healthcare system. The inability to extend compassionate care dehumanizes the...
IMANA Leadership Transition
At this important juncture of leadership transition in IMANA, we welcome Dr. Syed Rahman as our new President. Dr. Rahman brings extensive medical experience and a deep commitment to humanitarian work. He has served diligently on the IMANA board, demonstrating a strong understanding of our mission and goals.
Beyond Borders: Volunteering as a Doctor With IMANA
IMANA NEWS Beyond Borders: Volunteering as a Doctor With IMANA 20 May 2024 As a doctor, you have a unique calling to heal the sick and save lives. This is a heavy responsibility, especially given the fact that there is a global shortage of 4.3 million physicians,...
World Hypertension Day 2024: Awareness and Prevention
IMANA NEWS World Hypertension Day 2024: Awareness and Prevention 09 May 2024 Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Though it cannot be cured, it can be managed with lifestyle and pharmacological interventions. Despite...
In Memory of Dr. Syed Mubin Akhtar
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Dr. Akhtar’s passing today in Pakistan. A visionary leader with a kind heart, Dr. Akhtar was instrumental in establishing IMANA in 1968. He served as the first president of the organization, then known as the Islamic Medical Association (IMA) and laid the foundation for its mission of promoting Islamic values within the medical community.
American-Muslim Physicians Home Safe from Journey to Gaza
Four humanitarian-minded medical doctors, members of the nonprofit Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) have safely returned to the United States following an intense journey to southern Gaza. As bombings and attacks continued, these physicians put their own safety aside to provide critical medical care to thousands of maimed, burned, and traumatized men, women, and children of the Israeli-Hamas conflict.
Future of Healthcare: 9 Trends That Are Shaping the Industry in 2024
IMANA NEWS Future of Healthcare: 9 Trends That Are Shaping the Industry in 2024 22 APRIL 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant disruption in the delivery of healthcare services, increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality, especially in countries that lack...
World Health Day 2024: Advocate Universal Health Care With IMANA
IMANA NEWS World Health Day 2024: Advocate Universal Health Care With IMANA 8 April 2024 World Health Day is an important reminder that everyone deserves access to proper healthcare. Though the highest standards of health is a human right: Ninety percent of the...