The Bundaberg Muslim healthcare community reached a significant milestone on Saturday, July 26th, with the establishment of AIMA Queensland’s newest regional chapter. The inaugural event at The Waves Sports Club united healthcare professionals and community members in a celebration that marked both the organization’s expanding reach and the growing strength of Queensland’s Muslim medical community.
Dr Gul E-Rana, the newly appointed AIMA Bundaberg Chapter Lead, officially welcomed attendees and expressed her enthusiasm for the opportunities this chapter will create for local Muslim healthcare professionals. The establishment of the Bundaberg branch represents AIMA’s commitment to supporting Muslim medical practitioners across regional Queensland, ensuring they have access to professional networks, spiritual guidance, and community connection regardless of their location.
The program opened with a beautiful Qur’an recitation by AIMA QLD Vice President and General Practitioner Dr Aslam Jabbar, setting a reflective tone for the proceedings. Building on this spiritual foundation, AIMA National Vice President and Neuropsychiatrist Dr Omer Shareef delivered a meaningful tazkirah on intention, service, and the unique role healthcare professionals play as ambassadors of both faith and medical excellence.
AIMA QLD Secretary and Student Lead Mustafa Hamimi then highlighted the practical support available through the Student and Junior Medical Officer wing, showcasing programs focused on mentorship, professional development, and faith-based leadership that will directly benefit Bundaberg’s emerging Muslim healthcare professionals.
The event’s keynote address came from AIMA National President Dr Muhammad Afzal Kahloon, who spoke passionately about the organization’s vision and its growing impact across Australia. His address emphasized AIMA’s dual commitment to serving the Muslim community while contributing meaningfully to broader Australian society through advocacy, community service, and professional empowerment.
In a fitting conclusion, AIMA QLD President Dr Abid Majid reflected on the recent success of the 2025 National AIMA Conference in Melbourne before delivering exciting news for Queensland members: the state will host the next AIMA National Conference in 2027, InshaAllah.
The formal program transitioned seamlessly into a networking lunch, where attendees forged new connections and strengthened existing relationships within the regional Muslim healthcare community. The atmosphere throughout the day reflected both the professional aspirations and spiritual unity that define AIMA’s mission.
With the Bundaberg chapter now established, Muslim healthcare professionals in the region have gained not just a professional network, but a community dedicated to excellence in both medical practice and Islamic values.
