Why You Should Learn Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies

IMANA NEWSWhy You Should Learn Basic First Aid for Medical Emergencies21 August 2024 First aid saves lives but many Americans are ill-prepared or aren’t up to date on critical life-saving skills.  As a provider of healthcare services, the Islamic Medical Association...

A Safe Space for Kids: The Importance of Children’s Mental Health

IMANA NEWSA Safe Space for Kids: The Importance of Children's Mental Health13 August 2024 Mental health has been a growing advocacy in the healthcare sphere as we become more aware of the mental assaults we face daily as adults: anxiety, depression, or stress...

The Sinister Cost of Mental Illness in the USA

IMANA NEWSThe Sinister Cost of Mental Illness in the USA13 August 2024 Characterized by significant disturbances in cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior, mental disorders are a major public health concern. They lead to fewer productive years and shorter life...

Healing with Heart: The Role of Compassion in Healthcare

IMANA NEWSHealing with Heart: The Role of Compassion in Healthcare13 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...

World Health Assembly 2024: Shaping the Future of Global Health

IMANA NEWS   World Health Assembly 2024: Shaping the Future of Global Health    07 June 2024   People across the globe now live 6.2 years longer than they did in 1990.  Life expectancy has improved with fewer people dying from heart disease; however, the quality of...

Beyond Borders: Volunteering as a Doctor With IMANA

IMANA NEWSBeyond Borders: Volunteering as a Doctor With IMANA20 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 NEWSWorld Hypertension Day 2024: Awareness and Prevention09 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.

Future of Healthcare: 9 Trends That Are Shaping the Industry in 2024

IMANA NEWSFuture of Healthcare: 9 Trends That Are Shaping the Industry in 202422 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...

Exploring the Relationship Between Environmental Care and Human Health

IMANA NEWSExploring the Relationship Between Environmental Care and Human Health15 APRIL 2024 Despite our vast socio-political, cultural, and individual differences, we all share one home. And just like any home, it is our responsibility to take care of Earth.  Our...
A Call To Serve Syria Together

A Call To Serve Syria Together

IMANA NEWSA Call To Serve Syria Together14 March 2024 Since the Syrian crisis began in 2011, over 12 million Syrians have been forcibly displaced. International humanitarian laws have been violated, inflicting pain, loss, suffering, and devastation that have been...

Women’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women

Women’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women

IMANA NEWSWomen’s Day Activities That Celebrate and Empower Women8 March 2024 Though March 8 has been established as International Women’s Day (IWD), society often extends the celebrations to cover the entire month of March. Every third month of the year, we celebrate...

Mental Health in Doctors

Mental Health in Doctors

IMANA NEWSMental Health in Doctors22 February 2024 Hundreds of millions of people suffer from mental health conditions every year.  The good news is public awareness about mental health is on the rise which has gone a long way in identifying mental health difficulties...

World Day of Social Justice: Be Part of the Solution

World Day of Social Justice: Be Part of the Solution

IMANA NEWSWorld Day of Social Justice: Be Part of the Solution12 February 2024 Racism, gender inequality, and discrimination are pervasive issues that encroach on human rights and worsen the plight of marginalized groups. To get a glimpse of today’s social conditions,...

From Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day

From Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day

IMANA NEWSFrom Awareness to Action: Commemorating World Cancer Day07 February 2024 Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. It is responsible for approximately 1 out of every 6 deaths—more than AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria combined. In addition, the...

From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?

From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?

IMANA NEWS   From Awareness to Action: What Is Health Promotion?    26 January 2024   The saying, “knowledge is power,” is true in health as well. Health promotion is based on the understanding that individual behavior can be the basis of a healthy lifestyle. It is an...

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