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British Islamic Medical Association

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British Islamic Medical Association

@BritishIMA

Join our growing community of almost 10,000 Muslim healthcare professionals in the UK. Unite. Inspire. Serve. britishima.org/join

Joined June 2013

British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Jan 14, 2021
KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT COVID & VACCINES 🤔 With so much info & *mis*information being spread, how do you know what to believe? ✅ BIMA has put together infographics concisely answering common myths 🤳🏽 Shareable ♻️ regularly updated 🧠 referenced. 🖥️ britishima.org/covidmyths
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Oct 25, 2020
Dr Abdulrahman Elbayouk (26) @a_elbayouk sadly returned to Allah. He worked actively with @askdoc1 @fosis @ManchesterISOC among many other organisations and was a role model for many. He will be missed and we will ensure to keep his legacy going. We pray for him and his family.
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Oct 27, 2023
In our letter to the GMC, we express concerns about Muslim doctors facing disciplinary actions for expressing views that advocate for Palestinians. We seek the GMC’s support, emphasising the need for clarity and a meeting to address this issue. Read: britishima.org/guide/gmc-lett…
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Apr 12, 2021
Can Muslims take Covid Vaccine in Ramadan? Can Muslims take PCR tests / lateral flow test in Ramadan? To find out more about #SafeRamadan guidance visit britishima.org/saferamadan/ For more information about Covid vaccines visit britishima.org/operation-vacc… #RamadanMubarak
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Jul 5, 2020
Our #NHS celebrates the best of our shared humanitarian values. We are proud to work in a service that doesn't discriminate on the ability to pay, nor punish the misfortune of illness. #HappyBirthdayNHS May we continue to live up to these ideals & spread this vision across the 🌍
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Oct 17, 2023
Health workers are being killed & hospitals have been destroyed in Gaza. 24 health professional groups have written to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action to halt the catastrophic humanitarian and medical crisis. Read our letter to the Prime Minister:
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Oct 28, 2023
#CeaseFireNow We call upon the government and the international community to exert pressure on the authorities to provide immediate protection to innocent civillians, medical facilities & health teams.
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Aug 5, 2024
BIMA Statement on Far Right Extremism Muslim communities across the UK have been targeted with Islamophobic attacks from far-right extremists. We have written to NHS leaders across the UK with a list of actions they can implement to reassure & safeguard our communities.
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Dec 7, 2020
💉 Summary advice to Muslim communities on Pfizer/BioNTech #CovidVaccine issued after consulting Muslim health care professionals, Islamic scholars & Muslim umbrella bodies from across the UK 🖱️Details bit.ly/bimapfizervaxx Supported by @MuslimCouncil #OperationVaccination
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Feb 1, 2023
On #WorldHijabDay we celebrate women's right to wear hijab. We have worked with @NHSEmployers to introduce a new uniform policy inclusive of hijabs in health settings Please let us know if you having issues wearing it [email protected] Check out: britishima.org/guide/hijabs-b…
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Dec 6, 2022
⬇ #StrepA Guidance ⬇ 🤧 The vast majority of cases will be mild 🤒 Learn the signs of when it may not 🆘 Seek medical attention if concerned, be assertive if necessary 🌑 The rash looks different on darker skin RT & share with friends & family #ScarletFever
British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Jan 25, 2021
Was the vaccine produced too quickly to be safe? Watch this 1 min video of Dr Shahid Akhter explaining how this vaccine was produced in a short span of time.
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Apr 9, 2021
Please watch this important video message from Muslim scholars on vaccinations during #Ramadan: @NHSEngland @MuslimCouncil @MuslimScot @MuslimWales
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British Islamic Medical Association
@BritishIMA
Jan 30, 2021
The NHS is looking for more vaccination hubs across the country to be part of the COVID recovery. If your mosque is open and have a space not being used for prayers OR you are temporarily closed, please get in touch [email protected]