Dr Ata Rehman, President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia
At the heart of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Medical Association Australia (AMMA Australia) is a dedicated team of 114 health professionals, including 78 working doctors, 23 allied health workers and 8 students. This diverse and committed group is the engine behind our growing impact.
Our reach extends far beyond Australia’s borders.
AMMA Australia operates in 14 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guatemala, the Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Nigeria and the Solomon Islands, among others.
When a need arises, nearly 100 medical professionals mobilise with remarkable speed and dedication. We have successfully conducted nearly 120 lifesaving surgeries across Malaysia, Thailand and parts of Africa. Our free 24-hour dispensary and daily teleconferencing clinic ensure continuous care. We have completed 16 volunteer trips, bringing medical aid to underserved communities in Malaysia and Thailand.
One of our most transformative initiatives has been the repurposing of refurbished medical equipment, a programme that continues to bridge critical healthcare gaps across Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. This effort encompasses the full spectrum of support – from sourcing high-quality equipment and securing reliable warranties to providing year-round volunteer services by dedicated professionals.
Our longstanding commitment to institutions such as the Tahir Heart Institute and Fazl-e-Umar Hospital spans over eight years, marked by substantial donations of advanced medical equipment valued in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. These contributions, along with the significant logistical and installation support – offered entirely as donations – have had a lasting impact. A recent example includes the provision of a $62,000 echocardiography machine, which complements our ongoing efforts through regular site visits and telehealth consultations to ensure continuity of care for patients.
Among the new initiatives are:
- Two additional cardiology centres in Burkina Faso and Nigeria
- 100 laptops for a school serving refugee children in Malaysia
- An Echo machine for Tahir Heart Institute
- A $30,000 donation towards the Nursing School
- A commitment of $1,000 per month for nursing school staff salaries
- $30,000 for the Zubaida Bani Wing
- More volunteer (Waqf-e-Arzi) trips are planned in the near future
- Supporting refugees in the Philippines