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Naheeda M Dimacisil MD 9-14-2009 Before Ramadhan started last August 22 2009, an informal gathering on Islamic Principles in Medicine was held at UP Manila with Dermatopathologist, Dr Alauddin Qadri, as guest speaker. Dr Qadri, an Indian national who joined more than 10 professionals from different countries to visit the Philippines for tabligh and dawah, expressed his appreciation of IMAN’s establishment. Dr Qadri who has been based in Madinah for more than 10 years already, graduated from Taibah University and is a member of both the Saudi Dermatological Society and the Indian Association of Pathology. He has trained in skin pathology in Germany and has lectured on several religious dialogues for physicians. Sharing thoughts on physician-patient relationship, he quoted a famous hadith on visiting the sick and attending to patients. Emphasizing on the role of physicians, he believes that “patients become the avenue for doctors to gain more blessings from Allah” and that as Muslim phys...

ABBAS,TASLEAH MAPUPUNO ABDUL,AILEEN KABAGANI ABO,BAI ARCELA MACAUMBANG AMINULLA,ZAIDA KALIM AMMAD,ISMAEL CABARO BAHJIN,DELMARII SHIA CAMID,FATIMAH HONEYBEE MULOK DADIA,DIANA MASTURA DATU-HARON,MINAH KASIM DATUKON,SAYYID RONRON DILANGALEN DATUMANONG,SHAYNEMABAI DATUKON DUMARPA,ISNIEHAYAH MANIRI GUINOMLA,SUHER TADSMIA ABPI HARUN,MICHELLE VICENTE HASHIM,SHARIFA AINI AJIJUL IBRAHIM,FATIMA AMINA HUSSIN MABANG,MOCTAR MOPAC MACABANDING,JAMINAH BAUTIL MACADATO,FAHAD YUSOPH MACAUROG,BAINARY ABBAS MACAUYAG,SITTIE JANE SAMINADO MAGLANGIT,SITTIE ANEZA CAMILLE AMAD MANGONDATO,ZAINAB BAGUL MANIBPEL,SHARIFF AMILOARI SALAMAT MAPANDI,JUHARA ALI MAROHOMSALIC,ABDULLAH MAROHOM MASTURA,JULAIDAH TALIB NAKAN,SITTIE SANDRA AMBOLODTO PANGANDAMAN,TASNEMAH ACAMPONG SOLAIMAN,SERHAN YUSOPH TAMANO,NORHAYNEE DIMAKUTA TAWASIL,JOHN TIMOJIN REYES USMAN,MINZAIDE DICKA YUSOPH,JOMYLAH OLAMA ZAINAL,BAIJOHANNA TULA ZAPANTA-DISOMIMBA,ZORAH MACAPUNDAG (List from Dr Sherjan Kalim)

Naheeda M Dimacisil MD August 5 2009 Over 80 thousand families were displaced upon the arrival of supertyphoon Jolina in Cotabato City and nearby provinces last July. Evacuation centers are still filled with residents coming from over 30 barangays. According to IMAN Board of Director, Dr Guiaria Camarudin, 35 out of 37 Barangays in Cotabato City have been affected by the flashfloods. Relief operations have started since last week and Mayor Muslimen Sema with family had to join banca rides to distribute relief goods to residents. Long postponement of classes in public schools add to the burden of thousands due to flashfloods (In above Photo: Dr Guiaria Camarudin (extreme Right) with other physicians assess and distribute goods to flood victims) Among the physicians who continually assist evacuees and flood victims are Drs. Ibrahim Pangato, Zul Qarneyn Abas, Shiela Farisha Mangelen and others from ARMM and Region 12. Dr. Camarudin has called the attention of both IMAN and the Young Moro ...

Naheeda M Dimacisil MD Manila- Due to the increasing number of nursing students being asked to remove their veils or hijab during duties in certain hospitals in the country, IMAN-Islamic Medical Association of the Philippines (IMAN) appealed to the Department of Health (DOH) through Sec. Francisco Duque III to allow its use in institutions. In April 29, 2009, DOH released a memo on "Strengthening the Protection of Religious Rights of Muslim workers, including but not limited to Students and Trainees in health facilities." Dr Sherjan Kalim, Vice President of IMAN, initiated the drafting of the request since last year. Although some Muslim students in the country do not wear the hijab strictly, it has become a growing concern for those who practice the modest attire in their workplaces. The DOH Memo 2009-0107 specifically states that "muslim female workers should be allowed to use their veil ( hijab ) and wear their prescribed mode of dressing inside the premises of all h...

As part of Islamic traditions and health advocacy projects, Summer Tuli missions are regularly being held in most Muslim communities nationwide. The Bangsamoro Medical Society, which started in Cotabato almost at the same time IMAN was established, spearheaded a free circumcision in Markadz Sulaytiyn in Brgy. Kakar Poblacion 8, Cotabato City last May 23 2009 . IMAN Board of Directors Dr Sherjan Kalim, a Pathologist;Pediatrician Dr Mohammad Amil and wife OB-Gyne specialist Dr Sweet Almira Amil were able to serve almost 20 yatims and kids with the help of nursing graduates and students led by Mrs. Carol Piang, an OR nurse and wife to ENT Specialist Dr. Piang. Dr Guiaria Camarudin, one of the most active medical students during her time in Fatima University and also an IMAN Board Member, also supported the event through medical supplies. Last year, IMAN was able to help around 100 kids in Maharlika Taguig receive free surgical services through the assistance of its local barangay and vo...

As of today, there are around 100 Muslim Physicians in the membership directory of the Secretariat wherein 45 are members of the egroup already. The 1st Acquaintance Party and Oath Taking of Members which was held last April 26, 2009 was attended by around 30 members only but accomplishment of Committee functions and election of each of its Officers already took place. Please check out the Photo Gallery for details of the successful event! We hope that more Filipino Muslim Physicians and medical students will attend in the upcoming activities inshaAllah. Dr Abdel Jeffri A. Abdulla, President, reminds attendees of the need to strengthen IMAN in his welcome speech Dr. Naheeda M Dimacisil, Secretary, presenting updates, challenges in networking and how IMAN was conceptualized in 2007 Dr. Al-Radjid Jamiri, Treasurer, facilitating Committee Officers' Elections BOD Dr Maaliddin Biruar (2nd from Left), was elected as Chair of Committee on Outreach BOD Dr. Su...

IMAN Acquaintance Party & Organizational Meeting ACQUAINTANCE PARTY & ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING APRIL 26, 2009 1pm-5pm Alvior Hall, UP Manila FREE REGISTRATION! IMAN will be organizing its Summer Acquaintance Party and Organizational Meeting to acknowledge new minds, pioneers, and encourage the many medical students to strengthen goals for both Muslim and non-Muslim communities from North to South. We invite you to become part of this most-awaited event! -Get to expand your network among Muslim MDs locally and abroad -Learn updates through Continuing Medical Education activities -Be part of an organization which aims to foster Islamic brotherhood; assist Muslim communities; and partake in International medical societies (Dr Abdel Jeffri Abdulla with Florida-based Nephrologist Dr Samerah Razuman during the August 2008 Meeting at Robinson's Manila) FREE REGISTRATION All MDs, Medical Students, Interns/Graduates are Invited! Payment of Membership Fees (P1000 for R...

1. Abbas, Hania Macmac 2. Alauya, Sitty Jiamerah Macatuman 3. Alibasa, Madyusuf Jr Perlas 4. Alim, Khaled Paguital 5. Camarudin, Guiaria Sali 6. Camlian, Kaier Jumahadi 7. Casalin, Sitti Nurussamsi Abdulla 8. Decampong, Alfatah 9. Hadjail, Nurhaya Aming 10. Hadjirul, Yahiya Baddong 11. Ibrahim, Muhaser Napii 12. Macapeges, Harmila Dalud 13. Macumbal, Aleah Macarampat 14. Madzaman, Almairah Zamanira 15. Misuari, Jehada-Inn 16. Pendatun, Jihan Lumambas 17. Puting, Muhammad Motio 18. Salialam, Abdugafar Jr Paraji 19. Warid, Fatma Warram 20. Ynawat, Farahnaz Abubakar