Professor Muhammad Zafer Wafai – Obituary

With great sorrow and sadness, we announce the passing of Professor Muhammad Zafer Wafai to the most merciful, on Saturday, 29 June 2024, in Houston Texas (USA), May God have mercy on him and grant him a spacious paradise. Professor Muhammed Zafer Wafai was a son of...

Keep doctors to save lives not to take them away

As per J. Chisholm article in BMA on 27/7/24 (1), the BMA adopts a neutral position on physician- assisted dying. (1) There was more than one survey; the last was by BIMA a few weeks ago (in July 2024) There have been a few viewpoints regarding the assisted dying...

Dr. Syed Mubin Akhtar – Obituary

We take a moment today to honor the memory of a remarkable and outstanding leader who played a pivotal role in shaping The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) and The Federation of Islamic Medical...

The Special Role of Medics in the Gaza Crisis

It is a testament to the absolute devastation being wrought by the Israeli government during the plausible genocide in Gaza that there is no sector of normal life left untouched by it. Education, housing, mosques, water, food, security… the list is endless. When...

Gaza War – Perspective from the West Bank

Dear Editor, The situation has changed here after the 7th October, and amongst the most significant changes has been to the healthcare system in the West Bank, especially in Jerusalem. The main hospitals that have been affected in Jerusalem are Maqasid Hospital, the...