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The history dates back to 1979, when fifty doctors from all over Pakistan
met at students teachers center (STC) of the Punjab University,
Lahore in the month of October. They laid down the foundation
of an organization named as Pakistan Doctors Forum
(PDF), a fraternity of medical profession. PDF
carried on its mission for two years, initially by emphasizing
more an organizational work and the membership drive.
It was April 1981, convention of PDF was held in Rawalpindi.
This forum was renamed as "Pakistan Islamic
Medical Association" (PIMA) and its consitution
was approved. PIMA is an active member of Federation
of Islamic Medical Association (FIMA), an international
forum for collaboration of all Islamic medical associations
around the globe. In the journey through 25 years, PIMA
has emerged as a strong forum for muslim medical professionals
to excel in profession, ethics and provide relief to oppressed
humanity in the country and around the globe as well.
Pakistan Doctors Forum (PDF):
Established in 1979 at Lahore
Pakistan Islamic Medical Association:
PDF renamed as PIMA at PDF convention in April 1981
FIMA Member:
- PIMA is a full member of FIMA
- FIMA (Federation of Islamic Medical Associations)
has 23 members Associations from all over the world
Aims & Objectives:
- To motivate the doctors to follow the basic tenants
of Islam
- To use the contact with public for promulgation of
Islam
- To organize, ideological, moral and professional training
of member doctors
- To align the professional medical association on constructive
lines to strive for the solution of the problems of
medical profession
- To help align the National Health Policy according
to the principles of Islam
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