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ANNUAL REVIEW 2020-22

The Muslim Doctors’ Association & Allied Health Professionals CIC (MDA) is almost 20! Since it formed in 2004 it has grown and its work continues to expand. From community outreach, health policy refo...

Jan 30, 2023 Read More

Excluded on the Front Line: discrimination, racism and Islamophobia in the NHS

Launched during Islamophobia Awareness Month 2021 in partnership with The Grey Area this important report and toolkit provides insights from 150 healthcare professionals on their experiences of discri...

Jan 4, 2022 Read More

Muslims Commemorate NHS workers on Eid Al Adha 2020

On Friday 31st July Muslims in the UK celebrated one of the holiest days of the Islamic calendar, Eid Al Adha, an occasion which symbolises devotion and sacrifice. Eid celebrations this year were sobe...

Jan 11, 2021 Read More

Letter regarding the Abbasi case

In a joint letter with the British Islamic Medical Association and the Association of Muslim Lawyers we express our concerns regarding the treatment of a grieving family that received widespread media...

Aug 26, 2020 Read More

Response to the ‘Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19’ report

In response to the publication of the first part of the Public Health England (PHE report, we co-wrote a letter with 30 other health and care organizations urging the government to publish, in full, t...

Jun 8, 2020 Read More

SOAS briefing on Faith

Covid-19 related morbidity and mortality has disproportionately impacted faith communities in the UK, which makes the lack of data available on faith particularly concerning. For many people in these ...

May 29, 2020 Read More

Impact of COVID-19 on the Muslim Community

The Muslim Doctors Association submitted evidence to Public Health England’s review on COVID-19 disparities on 21st May 2020. In the submission we present a rapid review describing the excess burden o...

May 24, 2020 Read More

PHE submission on health inequalities in the Muslim community

BAME communities continue to experience a high burden of morbidity and mortality both in the community and on the frontline as a result of Covid-19. Compounding this is the increasing concern about th...

May 22, 2020 Read More

SOAS briefing on BAME Inequalities

It is clear that Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities are disproportionately affected by Covid-19. A third of critically ill patients, 19% of deaths, and in some local authorities, more than 5...

Apr 27, 2020 Read More

A Matter of Life and Death

This guidance by the BBSI and supported by MDA lays out an ethical framework, sourced from the Islamic tradition, which can guide Muslim stakeholders in their decision-making regarding resource alloca...

Apr 25, 2020 Read More

Ramadan in the Era of COVID-19

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in consultation with community organisations, health and medical experts, the BBSI has been providing ethico-religious guidance to the community. Musli...

Apr 22, 2020 Read More

The Triple Penalty: Muslim Doctors in the NHS

In 2018 the Muslim Doctors Association (MDA) conducted a rapid review to explore religious discrimination in the NHS. This followed the initial GMC ruling on the Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba case and access t...

Jan 15, 2019 Read More

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MDA Hosts Stem Cell Donation Drive to Save Lives on 16th November, 2024

The Muslim Doctors Association (MDA), under the leadership of Dr. Hina J Shahid, Chair of MDA, is thrilled to announce a significant initiative aimed at saving lives and raising awareness about stem cell donation. The Stem Cell Donation Drive will take place on 16th November 2024, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to register as potential donors and make a life-saving impact.

Stem cell donations offer a chance to cure life-threatening illnesses, including blood cancers, immune deficiencies, and other serious disorders. However, the shortage of donors, particularly from diverse ethnic communities, remains a challenge. Through this event, MDA seeks to bridge this gap by promoting awareness and encouraging participation in the donor registry.

Dr. Hina J Shahid, Chair of MDA, emphasised the drive's importance: "Stem cell donation is a simple yet profoundly impactful way to save lives. By diversifying the donor pool, we can provide hope to countless patients awaiting a match. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering equitable healthcare and community engagement."

Participants will undergo a straightforward registration process, involving a cheek swab to determine donor compatibility. MDA has partnered with leading organisations specialising in stem cell donation to ensure seamless and efficient registration.