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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚀 Bridging the Gap: BIMA PitchFest
🗓️ Friday 16 May | 6–10 PM
📍 Scale Space, White City – Imperial College London

We’re putting the spotlight on digital health innovation tailored for Muslim communities 💡

👥 Free ticket for General Members

🎫 Book here: britishima.org/event/bridge...

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 28

⏳ Join us today – Speaking Up for Palestine – Lived Experience & the Legal Journey

Join BIMA & partners for a webinar empowering healthcare professionals to speak up for justice and human rights, with a focus on Palestine 🇵🇸

🗓️ Monday 28th April | 6:00–7:30pm

🎟️ Book your spot: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFXyD0

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 28

🕋 Health Advice for Umrah & Hajj Travellers

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is urging all travellers heading to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah or Hajj to ensure they are vaccinated against meningococcal disease with the MenACWY vaccine.

Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFT_B0

#Hajj2025

UKHSA urges Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to get meningitis vaccination

UKHSA is reminding travellers to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Umrah and the upcoming Hajj pilgrimages to ensure they are vaccinated against meningitis.

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 28

BIMANC25 Conference Speakers
"Saving the Health of the Nation"

Experts and Leaders in their fields will be discussing important issues facing us.

Secure your place on Saturday 28th June here:
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See the full itinerary: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jCKWG0

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 28

🩺 Compassion & Mercy: An Islamic Approach to Palliative Care

📢 Safeena Muslim Cancer Support Network and BIMA invite you to a special event exploring how Islamic teachings can support end-of-life care.

🗓️ Date: 12th May 2025
🕔 Time: 8pm- 9pm

🔗 Register here:
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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

🚨 Don't panic just yet...there's still time to get your early bird tickets 🎟️‼️

📝 BIMA National Conference
📅 Saturday 28th June 2025
📍 St Paul’s Convene, London

Register here:
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#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #FaithInAction #MuslimHealthcare #BIMAConference2025

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

📣 This is a message from the British Islamic Medical Association

The assisted dying bill remains unjust, unsafe, and unfit for patients, communities and society. Please email your MP to vote against the bill- Naomi tells you how easy it is to do⬆️

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

How can faith-based partnerships reduce health inequalities?

A new BMJ study explores the role of the London Muslim Health Network (founded by BIMA) as a faith-based health network 🕌 🏥

🔗 Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jfnML0

#FaithAndHealth #HealthEquity #BIMA #BMJResearch #COVID19Response

New Research on Faith and Health Networks Published in The BMJ | British Islamic Medical Association

A recent study published in The BMJ highlights key lessons from two pioneering Faith Health Networks (FHNs) established in London—serving Muslim and Jewish communities. The research, co-authored by pu...

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

Join BIMA and partners for a powerful and timely series empowering healthcare professionals to advocate for justice and human rights, particularly in relation to Palestine.

Register now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jfj1G0

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

📣 Bridging the Gap: BIMA PitchFest
🗓️ Friday 16 May | 6–10pm
📍Scale Space, White City – Imperial College London

🎤 A spotlight on digital health innovation for Muslim communities

💡 Startup pitches, expert panels, meaningful networking.

🔗 Book now:
eu1.hubs.ly/H0jf6nL0

Bridge the Gap: BIMA Pitch Fest 2025 | British Islamic Medical Association

About The Event The Muslim community possesses immense talent and solutions to pressing healthcare challenges, yet often lacks access to mentorship, connections to ethical investors, and opportunities...

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

Use your voice to influence the debate on Assisted Dying!

🎥 Learn more and hear why BIMA urges rejection of the bill through this insightful video on
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📢 Make your voice heard? Use our template to write to your MP today: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jd6md0

#AssistedDying #BIMA

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 21

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

NHS England, rolls out lifesaving home testing for bowel cancer to over 50s 💩

Automatic invitations will be sent via the post ✉️

#bowel #colon #cancer #bowelcancerscreening #prevention #earlydiagnosis #England #Scotland #Wales #NHS

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@nhsengland
@bowelcanceruk

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

Still not booked?
Our Eid discount is almost gone! ⏳

Use code: EIDBIMANC25 for £10 OFF your ticket!
Book now: bit.ly/BIMANC25

When: Sat 28 June 2025
Where: St Paul’s Convene, London
Time: 9:30AM – 6PM

#BIMANC25 #EidOffer
#SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #BIMAConference

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

Last 2 weeks to submit your abstract for BIMA's National Conference 2025.

Submit by 15th of April at eu1.hubs.ly/H0h_SjK0

For further info or questions, please contact [email protected]

Certificates and prizes will be given with an opportunity for the best submissions to be published in JBIMA!

BIMA National Conference Abstract Submissions

Please use the form below to submit the necessary details and your abstract to the Journal of the British Islamic Medical Association (JBIMA). Abstracts will be reviewed and successful abstracts will ...

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

The final real chance to stop the Assisted Suicide (assisted dying) bill is now here

🚨The scrutiny of the bill through the committee stage has been highly concerning over the last 2 weeks.

Email your MP: eu1.hubs.ly/H0h_QC80

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

✨ Coming to BIMA Conference 2025? Make it a weekend you won’t forget!

We’ve rounded up 5 amazing things to do near the venue.

🎉 Grab £10 off your ticket with code: EIDBIMANC25
Tickets at eu1.hubs.ly/H0hXCLY0

#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #WeekendInLondon #EidOffer #ThingsToDoInLondon

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

ISB Connect Networking Event
In Collaboration with BIMA
🎫 Tickets are live! Early bird tickets from £20, ends 14 April! 🎫

The Value of Life: Islamic Perspectives and Ethics

For 21-35 year olds

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🗓️ Saturday 26 April, 11am - 5.30pm
📍 Rethink Rebuild Society, Manchester

The Value of Life: Islamic Perspectives and Ethics

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Apr 7

🗞️ The March issue of BIMA Pulse is out - you can still donate to our Ramadan fundraiser, read our latest statement on Gaza, and book your tickets for BIMA National Conference 2025.

🔗Read online: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hSPyn0

💳 Become a paying member today for just £10 a month! 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0hSKj60

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 26

Muslim healthcare professionals are facing discrimination, unfair referrals, and workplace Islamophobia - but YOU can help.

💡 Every donation makes a difference—£10, £50, or £100 can change lives.

🔗 Give now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hMvbd0

#Last10Nights #RamadanGiving #SupportBIMA

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 26

As we seek Allah's mercy this Ramadan, we humbly pray: "O Allah, You are The Pardoner and You love to pardon, so pardon me."

🌙 May this supplication be our plea for forgiveness and redemption, guiding us towards His boundless mercy. May Ramadan be a time of repentance and divine pardon. Ameen.

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 26

🚨 Speaker Reveal! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome Dr Samia Latif to the BIMA Conference 2025 on Saturday the 28th of June 2025! 🎤

📍 Don’t miss her insights during the session "Time for Public Champions."

🔗 Get your tickets now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hHNQS0

#SavingTheHealthOfTheNation #NationalConference

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 26

🔈Have you bought your Eid Gifts yet? 🎁

We've handpicked these incredible deals from leading brands to help you save this Eid! 🎊

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British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 26

This Ramadan, stand with our Muslim healthcare professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others but often face discrimination and injustice at work.

💙 The BIMA Support Clinic is here to defend, protect, and uplift them.

🤲 Give now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hHKqB0

#RamadanGiving #BIMASupport

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚨 Speaker Reveal! 🚨

We’re excited to welcome Dr Rizwan Malik to the BIMA Conference 2025 on Saturday the 28th of June 2025! 🎤

📍 Don’t miss his insights during the session “AI: Servant, Savant or Skynet?”

🔗 Get your tickets now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hBG9V0

#BIMANC25 #SavingTheHealthOfTheNation

British Islamic Medical Association @britishima.bsky.social · Mar 18

Call for abstract submissions at the National Conference 2025

Submit your abstract by the 15th of April at eu1.hubs.ly/H0hBFpw0.

For further info or questions please contact [email protected].

Certificates and prizes will be given with an opportunity for the best submissions to be published!