Pakistan Islamic Medical Association

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Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA)
Headquarters
Islamabad, Pakistan
President
Prof. Atif Hafeez Siddiqui
Website www.pima.org.pk

Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) is a professional association of medical doctors in Pakistan, founded in October 1979. According to the organization, its objectives include encouraging ethical and professional development for Muslim doctors, organizing educational and training activities, and advising on health policy from an Islamic perspective. It is affiliated with the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA). [1] project mission Dawah and Tarbiyah Prevention of Blindness Trust Medical Relief Continuous Professional Development Health Awareness PIMA Women Wing PIMA Students Branch PIMA Dentistry Branch FIMA & International

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History

The organisation was founded by fifty Pakistani doctors who met at the Student-Teacher Center (STC) of the University of the Punjab in October 1979. [2] This group laid the foundation for the Pakistan Doctors' Forum (PDF), a fraternity of medical professionals that continued its activities for the next two years. In April 1981, during a PDF convention held in Rawalpindi, the organization was renamed the Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA). Today, PIMA is an active member of the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA), an international platform fostering collaboration among Islamic medical bodies worldwide. For more than 25 years, PIMA has served as a leading medical institution, dedicated to advancing healthcare and providing services to communities across Pakistan.

Activities

Since its inception, PIMA has worked to professionally develop and train doctors while incorporating Islam via its regular Dawah, training workshops, and seminars. PIMA has engaged in various relief efforts during national and international disasters, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, cyclones, wars [3] , and has established or supported medical and dental institutions. The association collaborates with other Islamic medical organizations on initiatives including blindness prevention and health awareness projects.

Their health institutions, such as hospitals, clinics, free medical camps, and specialized campaigns, offer medical aid for patients around their respective locales. The Prevention of Blindness Trust, [4] a key PIMA project, aids in the prevention of blindness in both Pakistan and internationally. PIMA has collaborated with FIMA, [5] such as on the Consortium of Islamic Medical Colleges (CIMCO), Islamic Hospital Consortium (IHC), FIMA Save Vision, [6] FIMA Save Dignity, and other joint missions. Mega-projects such as the Peshawar Medical College and the Mega Pharmaceutical Industry are some notable accomplishments.

Criticism

In 2023, the association criticized alleged political interference in Pakistan’s health institutions, warning that the appointment of unqualified individuals could risk public safety. [7] Similarly, PIMA has been outspoken about flaws in the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT), alleging lack of transparency and mismanagement in the admissions process. [8]

Projects

  1. Dawah and Tarbiyah
  2. Prevention of Blindness Trust
  3. Medical Relief
  4. Continuous Professional Development
  5. Health Awareness
  6. PIMA Women Wing
  7. PIMA Students Branch
  8. PIMA Dentistry Branch
  9. FIMA & International Affairs

References

  1. ↑ "History" . Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  2. ↑ "Introduction – Pakistan Islamic Medical Association". PIMA. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  3. ↑ "PIMA Relief". Pakistan Islamic Medical Association. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  4. ↑ "Home". POBTrust. Archived from the original on 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
  5. ↑ "Members & Associate Members". Archived from the original on 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2016-01-22.
  6. ↑ "Interior Design Ideas". Archived from the original on 2018-11-26. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  7. ↑ "PIMA urges transparent appointments in health bodies" Business Recorder (2023)
  8. ↑ "PIMA calls for transparent medical admission policy" Hum English (2023)
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