The Australian Islamic Medical Association (AIMA) Newcastle chapter has been busy with various activities aimed at promoting health, improving health literacy, and providing a platform for networking and collaboration of Muslim health professionals.
The chapter organised a blood donation drive in partnership with Australian Redcross Blood service on Friday 24 February 2023, at three different masjids, including the Mayfield Mosque, the Newcastle Mosque, and the Rutherford Mosque (Masjid Mohammed Mustafa).
In addition, the chapter supported similar drives at the Taree musallah, Port Macquarie Mosque, Coffs Harbour Mosque, and Tamworth Mosque. The blood donation drives were a huge success, with a significant number of people registering to donate blood to help those in need. This blood donation drive was positively covered by local radio and TV channels.
More recently, the AIMA Newcastle chapter organised a picnic, which was attended by 40 families providing a relaxed and informal setting for attendees to interact and network, while also promoting healthy living and encouraging physical activity.
The chapter’s inaugural meeting was held on Saturday 19 November 2022, at The Place, Charlestown Square attended by 58 people.
The meeting began with a welcome and introduction by Dr Mustafa Majeed Omar, Emergency Physician and President of the AIMA Newcastle chapter, followed by a short religious talk by Dr Mohamed Ehsan Ebrahim.
Dr Muhammad Afzal Kahloon, Canberra based senior urologist and National President of AIMA, explained that the objective and purpose of AIMA is to unite and inspire Muslim health professionals in Australia. He further stated that AIMA members wish to serve and contribute to the welfare of Muslims and the broader Australian community.
An AIMA video showed previous events, including a public health awareness campaign during COVID-19, CPR training in masjids and Islamic centres, and Blood donation drives.
Dr Kahloon urged Muslim medical and health professionals to come forward and support AIMA’s vision, goals, and objectives with active participation in various activities.
The meeting ended with a dua by Dr Fazal Mughal, followed by dinner and Maghrib prayer.
The AIMA Newcastle chapter has been consistent in its efforts to promote health and wellbeing in the community, and their activities have been well-received by the Muslim community in Newcastle, Hunter region and surrounding areas.
The chapter will continue to organise such activities in the future to promote health awareness and encourage collaboration among Muslim health professionals.
Recording of various previous AIMA sessions and details of other activities conducted by the Australian Islamic Medical association is available on the website: www.aimamed.com.au
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