Content Tagged with Global
Coming from a family of nurses, Sana grew up seeing nurses as selfless, caring, and compassionate, helping the most vulnerable members of society. Witnessing her sisters’ drive toward nursing continues to inspire Sana and fuels her work daily — especially these days, as she treats Covid-19 patients on the frontline.
From an early age, Farheen was encouraged by her family to pursue a career in healthcare. Her mother came from India, and her father from Kenya, both immigrating to and settling in Toronto, where Farheen was raised, attending Unionville Jamatkhana.
Healthcare Heroes is a series aimed at acknowledging the dedication and commitment of healthcare workers. Today's Hero is Dr Mehreen Sadruddin Datoo, who is working on a Covid-19 vaccine programme while also working as an acute medical doctor.
Sixty Kuala Lumpur families in need were recently provided with much-needed care packages thanks to the Ismaili community in Malaysia working in partnership with Yayasan Chow Kit (YCK), a 24-hour crisis and drop-in centre.
As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Asif Najmuddin, who feels fortunate to serve the community and his Jamat while working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
We are living in a different world compared to just three months ago. Critical parts of our lives have been uprooted and turned upside down, which has led to a further spiral of worry and stress. We want to be helpful, so we tend to share information that comforts and reassures us - however, this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s accurate, and in fact, it often contributes to the growing uncertainty.
As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Nazir Kapadia, who is an instructor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, teaching medical students while on the frontlines of the current pandemic.
As a part of the movement to acknowledge healthcare workers, we are featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Shamsah Malik, who is a nurse on the designated Covid team at the hospital where she works.
As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Karim Kassam, who contracted the virus while working on the frontlines of the pandemic but is eager to recover and return to work.
The Covid-19 pandemic, with all the uncertainty and anxiety it has brought, can also awaken a greater appreciation for all we have been blessed with, along with the confidence and determination to face this new, unfamiliar world, and all the challenges it has yet to bring.
As Covid-19 continues to impact communities around the world and fundamentally change how we live our everyday lives, many of us are experiencing a toll on our mental health. Especially during times of uncertainty, it’s important to focus on our mental and emotional well-being in order to navigate these difficult circumstances in a healthy way. Here are some strategies to try in the weeks and months to come.
As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community in a series entitled Healthcare Heroes. Read more about our next featured Hero, Dr Malik Kalyani, who is currently leading the Covid-19 team at his hospital's critical care department.
The Ismaili is pleased to introduce our latest series: Healthcare Heroes. As a part of the global movement to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of all healthcare workers around the world working to keep us healthy and safe, we will be featuring healthcare workers from the Ismaili community. Read more about our first featured Hero, Dr Salima Mithani, who describes how she keeps hope alive as she works on the frontlines of the coronavirus crisis.
In contributing to the development of human knowledge, historic Muslim societies laid the foundations of modern science and medicine. Throughout history, Muslim doctors and nurses pushed the boundaries of medical science, and established hospitals and clinics. Today, and especially at the current time, the modern world is indebted to these figures and institutions.
Say a Prayer is a humble submission which represents the music artist's feelings during this time of uncertainty, and conveys a message of positivity and hope.
Covid-19 is not "just" the flu. It is much more contagious and can spread rapidly. Prevention is the only way to limit the spread of Covid-19. Follow these recommendations to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Make a chocolate mug cake using only three ingredients with Alainaa from Kenya.
In January this year, the Ismaili Council for Syria presided over a talent performance of Jubilee Arts artists in Damascus, attracting over 800 people, including leaders and members of the Jamat and guests.
Music has always been an integral part of the cultural fabric of Muslim societies. From Fatimid Cairo to the Iberian Peninsula, music has long brought people together, fostering a sense of identity and community. Around the world, young Ismaili musicians are continuing this rich tradition.
