Statement from the Australian Islamic Medical Association on the Destruction of Gaza’s Only Cancer Hospital & systematic destruction of sexual & reproductive health in Gaza

ByRubinah Ahmad

23 March 2025 The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) stands for humanity and the right of every individual to live with dignity and respect. We strongly condemn the destruction of the Turkish Palestinian Friendship Hospital, Gaza’s only cancer treatment facility, and the systematic destruction of sexual and reproductive healthcare facilities across Gaza, including maternity hospitals…

Media Statement: Standing Against Islamophobia in Healthcare

Media Statement: Standing Against Islamophobia in Healthcare

ByRubinah Ahmad

On this International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we reflect on the words of Allah in Surah Hujurat, verse 13: “O humanity! Indeed, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may get to know one another.” This profound message underscores the beauty of diversity…

Uniting communities through lifesaving skills: Australians join thousands around the world for National Lifesavers Day
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Uniting communities through lifesaving skills: Australians join thousands around the world for National Lifesavers Day

ByRubinah Ahmad

By Rubinah Ahmad The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) successfully held its national Lifesavers program on Saturday 28 September 2024, across almost 20 mosques nationwide, an initiative aimed to teach essential lifesaving skills, including bystander CPR, using Automated External Defibrillators, and responding to choking incidents. The event welcomed participants from diverse age groups—men, women, and…

AIMA NSW Annual Lunch meeting and CME event
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AIMA NSW Annual Lunch meeting and CME event

ByRubinah Ahmad

The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) – NSW Chapter held its Annual Lunch meeting and CME event on Sunday 27 October 2024 at the Parra Villa Function Centre in Parramatta. The event attracted a large number of healthcare professionals and opened with a Qur’an Recitation by Dr Muhammad Shakibur Rahman. AIMA NSW President Dr Naing…

AIMA at Careers Expo at Al Taqwa College
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AIMA at Careers Expo at Al Taqwa College

ByRubinah Ahmad

by Farhan Ishraq Australian Islamic Medical Association’s (AIMA) Victoria was out in the community once again, this time at the annual Careers Expo at Al Taqwa College catered to students and their families, on Tuesday 3 September 2024. AIMA was prepared with a host of professionals medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, radiography, as well as medical…

The Power of Genomic Testing for Families
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The Power of Genomic Testing for Families

ByRubinah Ahmad

By Dr Jasmin Dabboucy With improving technology and ever-growing developments in genetics, the significance of genetic testing is becoming ever more salient. In many of our communities, where some genetic disorders are particularly prevalent and impact quality of life, the ability to test and evaluate these risks becomes pertinent. AIMA Victoria held an educational event on…

Caring for recently arrived Palestinians webinar
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Caring for recently arrived Palestinians webinar

ByRubinah Ahmad

The Australian Islamic Medical Association, Victorian Refugee Health Network and Foundation House held a webinar on Tuesday 27 August 2024 as a three-part workshop series for GPs and health professionals on caring for recently arrived Palestinians, focusing on refugee health, common health concerns, assessments, mental health services, and advocacy. Slides from the webinar were made…

AIMA QLD inaugural meeting highlights
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AIMA QLD inaugural meeting highlights

ByRubinah Ahmad

By Mustafa Hamimi On Friday 30 August 2024, the Queensland branch of the Australian Islamic Medical Association held the Inaugural meeting for AIMA Queensland. Over 100 healthcare practitioners attended the event, hosted at Michaels’s Oriental, Eight Mile Plains. The event officially marked the formal transition from the Islamic Medical Association of Queensland (IMAQ) to unite…