Our Focus Areas
Health promotion and outreach 
We lead health promotion and outreach across the UK, partnering with local mosques, community centers, and organizations to deliver holistic health checks, educational campaigns, and COVID-19 resources, ensuring communities have access to preventative care.
MDA’s culturally sensitive social prescribing connects patients to tailored community resources that align with their cultural and faith-based needs. This approach bridges healthcare and community well-being, empowering individuals to improve mental, physical, and social health in a supportive environment.
Through campaigns and workshops, MDA promotes mental health awareness, focusing on breaking stigma in minority and underserved communities. These initiatives provide culturally competent resources to encourage open conversations and improve access to mental health services.
MDA’s holistic health checks offer comprehensive assessments, including lifestyle advice, chronic disease prevention, and culturally sensitive guidance. These checks empower individuals to take proactive steps toward maintaining overall well-being.
MDA’s women’s health programs address vital topics such as reproductive health, maternal care, and chronic disease prevention. These initiatives provide women with culturally appropriate resources to make informed healthcare decisions and access the care they need.
MDA’s healthy lifestyle programs inspire positive habits through culturally tailored workshops on nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease prevention. These initiatives promote long-term well-being and empower communities to embrace healthier choices.
Health Policy Unit
Through research, advocacy and policy work on health inequities in collaboration with partners across academia, third sector, public sector, government and the media using a cross-sectoral multi-level approach that is community-led
MDA’s advocacy initiatives strive to amplify the voices of underserved communities by addressing systemic barriers in healthcare. These efforts focus on promoting policy changes, fostering collaborations, and empowering stakeholders to champion equitable health outcomes for all.
Through targeted programs and research, MDA identifies and addresses disparities in healthcare access, outcomes, and experiences. By engaging with communities and policymakers, these initiatives aim to bridge the gaps and foster a more inclusive healthcare system.
MDA provides tailored support for migrants, addressing their unique healthcare challenges. Through culturally competent care and policy advocacy, these initiatives ensure that migrant populations receive equitable access to essential health services and resources.
MDA collaborates with healthcare organisations, community groups, and policymakers to drive meaningful change. These partnerships focus on co-creating solutions that enhance health equity, reduce disparities, and improve care for underserved populations.
MDA conducts innovative research to understand the needs of minority and marginalised communities. This evidence-based approach informs policies and interventions, driving improvements in healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for diverse populations.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
EDI has been a strong focus of our work over the past 2 years, especially as early evidence emerged that the first four doctors to die on the frontline from COVID-19 were Muslim. We conducted research at the MDA which demonstrated that over 50% of doctors who died from COVID-19 during the first wave were of Muslim heritage. Notable achievements over the past 2 years includes
The Religion Inclusion Award celebrates individuals and organisations promoting faith diversity and equity in healthcare. This initiative honours efforts to foster understanding, respect, and inclusion for people of all faiths within health services and wider society.
slamophobia Awareness initiatives aim to educate healthcare professionals and the public about the impact of Islamophobia. Through workshops and campaigns, MDA challenges stereotypes, promotes empathy, and fosters a safer, more inclusive environment for Muslim communities.
MDA’s Faith Inclusion programs ensure that spiritual and cultural needs are recognised in healthcare settings. By advocating for equitable practices, these initiatives bridge gaps in understanding and improve patient care for diverse faith communities.