Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia
Holistic Medicine Based on Islam
The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM) is a non-governmental organisation based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We regularly update ourselves with the latest health information in Malaysia to be shared among the nation, through scientific conferences and press releases.
Our Impact
50,000+
Beneficiaries reached yearly
4,000+
Volunteers mobilised
10+
Years of service
30+
Clean-water systems installed
Our Pillars
Four core pillars
The Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia is built upon four key pillars that guide its mission and activities. These pillars are strongly supported by our dedicated members and chapters, as well as volunteers and generous funders — all working together under the shared vision of serving humanity through medicine and faith.
Health Education
Promoting public health literacy and empowering communities with accurate medical knowledge.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Advocating for mental well-being and providing support services aligned with Islamic values.
Islamic Input in Healthcare
Integrating Islamic principles and ethics into medical practice, policy and education.
Humanitarian Work & Disaster Relief
Providing medical relief during natural or man-made disasters and outreach programmes to marginalised communities.
Programmes
What we do
Annual Scientific Conference (ASC)
An annual gathering of healthcare professionals to share knowledge, research and best practices — a platform for academic exchange, professional development and the integration of Islamic values in healthcare.
FIMA Lifesavers
Raising public awareness and equipping communities with essential Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, increasing readiness for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest while nurturing responsibility, unity and confidence in emergencies.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Regular sessions for healthcare professionals covering clinical updates, medical topics and ethical discussions — a platform for professional growth, knowledge sharing and community building within the medical fraternity.
IMARET
The humanitarian arm of IMAM
IMARET is the humanitarian and relief arm of IMAM, established in 2014. With over 4,000 volunteers, we reach more than 50,000 beneficiaries a year — delivering disaster response, primary healthcare outreach, mental health support and clean-water initiatives to underserved and marginalised communities, at home and abroad.
Newsroom
Latest statements
Treat Ministry of Health (MOH) Contract Officers Fairly
IMAM rejects ethnic-based policies for contract doctors and calls for permanent posts with fair terms.
Read moreCondemnation of the Israeli Killing of Palestinian Physicians and Attacks on Palestinian Health Facilities
A joint solidarity statement condemning attacks on non-combatant medical personnel and al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Read morePress Statement Regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
IMAM welcomes free, inclusive vaccination — including for refugees and the undocumented — and offers IMARET's outreach experience.
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