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IMAN Commemorates 7th Founding Anniversary with Lecture Series and Medical Student Partnerships

Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Rahim By Ahmad ibn Hajiri MANILA -As part of its 7th Founding Anniversary, the Islamic Medical Association of the Philippines Inc. (IMAN) successfully conducted an event that marked its continuing growth in becoming the leading health organization composed of Muslim Medical Doctors. The founding anniversary and gathering of old and new members was held last November 18, 2014 at Aloha Hotel in Roxas Boulevard, Manila City. Among those who attended are renowned Muslim Doctors in their fields like Ophthalmologist DOH ARMM Secretary Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr who has inspired many members to return and serve Mindanao; IMAN Awardee as Pioneer and Founding President Dr. Abdel Jeffri Abdulla from the UP College of Medicine, Dr. Basil Jajurie of Basilan, Dr. Maaliddin Biruar of National Kidney & Transplant Institute, Colo-rectal Surgeon Dr. Al-Radjid Jamiri from UP-PGH, and other Muslim doctors from around the country. Also present as guests w...

2023-2025 IMAN Philippines Officers & Board Members

Meet the dedicated leaders of the Islamic Medical Association of the Philippines (IMAN) who continue to guide the organization with integrity, commitment, and service to the ummah.

Executive Officers

President: Dr. Zhamir Umag
Vice President: Dr. Naheeda Mustofa
Secretary: Dr. Khadija Uddin
Treasurer: Dr. Rocaya Vanessa Mangondato

Board Members & Committee Leadership

Community Service Chair: Dr. Precious Somairha Gio
Cotabato Chapter President: Dr. Mohammad Ali Amil
Board Member: Dr. Guiaria Camarudin
Cebu Chapter President: Dr. Maymouna Choudry
Board Member: Dr. Princess Sabdullah
Education Committee Chair: Dr. Zain Al-Abidin Nuruddin

Advisory Leadership

Immediate Past President: Dr. Abdul Nasser Maca-alin

May Allah guide and bless their leadership as they continue to strengthen IMAN’s mission of unity, excellence in healthcare, and compassionate service to communities nationwide and abroad.

Vision

A community of Muslim physicians who are competent, compassionate,
socially responsive, imbued with Islamic teachings and values, united in the promotion of health and well-being, and highly dedicated to the service of fellow men.

Mission

To establish a network of Muslim physicians and form linkages with other groups and associations in both medical and non-medical professions; working towards a healthy and progressive Ummah through education, service, and empowerment for the greater glory of Allah (SWT).

Objectives

The Islamic Medical Association of the Philippines, a non-profit, non-stock organization, shall aim:

1. To bind together all Filipino Muslim physicians into a solid and organized group of professionals

2. To promote better understanding of Islam as applied to the healthcare delivery system by organizing for continuing medical education (CME) activities with Islamic perspectives.

3. To encourage healthcare professionals to apply Islamic values and teachings in the conduct of their professions.

4. To establish professional linkages with other medical and non-medical organizations, both national and international, that will serve our mutual interests.

5. To actively engage with agencies of the national government in peace-building and social development.

6. To organize outreach programs for the community such as medical and surgical missions and lay fora.

7. To establish an effective and efficient referral system among its members.

8. To assist health professionals and medical students in career development through established linkages and scholarships.

9. To provide medical assistance to Hajj pilgrims and Muslim overseas foreign workers (OFWs)