Islamic medical group coordinating teams of doctors to serve in Haiti
By M. Scott Bortot
Staff Writer
Washington — Americans of all backgrounds are responding to the call for volunteers to lend their time and skills to help the Haitian people in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake. Among those who are responding are dedicated Muslim-American doctors experienced in providing medical relief during disasters.
“We are commanded by our creator to help a fellow man in need,” Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) Relief Committee chair Dr. Ismail Mehr told America.gov. “It’s very clear in the Quran that to save one human life is as if you saved all of humanity.”
Staff Writer
Washington — Americans of all backgrounds are responding to the call for volunteers to lend their time and skills to help the Haitian people in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake. Among those who are responding are dedicated Muslim-American doctors experienced in providing medical relief during disasters.
“We are commanded by our creator to help a fellow man in need,” Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) Relief Committee chair Dr. Ismail Mehr told America.gov. “It’s very clear in the Quran that to save one human life is as if you saved all of humanity.”
Muslim-American Doctors Treat Haitian Earthquake Victims
Need for doctors and medical supplies in Haiti continues to grow
By M. Scott Bortot
Staff Writer
Washington – Shortly after the January 12 earthquake struck Haiti, Dr. Nabile Safdar did not hesitate to volunteer to help the country’s sick and wounded. A member of the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), the Washington-area physician was part of the first medical team from IMANA, which arrived in the Dominican Republic by plane on January 16 . . .
Staff Writer
Washington – Shortly after the January 12 earthquake struck Haiti, Dr. Nabile Safdar did not hesitate to volunteer to help the country’s sick and wounded. A member of the Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), the Washington-area physician was part of the first medical team from IMANA, which arrived in the Dominican Republic by plane on January 16 . . .
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