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	Introduction:- The Islamic Movement in Nigeria ably lead by its founder Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, is blessed with a lot of personnel from different works of live, including the medical field. In the initial stages, members of the movement with medical skills, provide assistance to those in need of medical attention, with the minimum that could be provided. Membership:- As the Islamic Movement increased in strength and adherents, many more medical personal from different sections of a hospital settings like Nurses, Pharmacist, Doctors, Laboratory Scientists, Bio-Medical Engineers, Community Health Workers, First-Aiders and others were readily available. Those who came later into the movement often saw a first-aid box at the Sheikh’s House, indicating that activities of some medical personal had already started. ESTABLISHMENT It therefore became necessary to co-ordinate the activities of all members across the county, which resulted in the first seminar of the medical personnel, thus formally establishing the *Medical Team of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria.* The first seminar held on 6-8^th J/Akhir 1422 AH // 24-26^th Aug. 2001 at Fudiyya Centre Zaria, with a theme “The Role of Health Care In the Islamic Movement” was blessed with a closing lecture by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H). At the seminar seven (7) committees were established to oversee the activities of the Medical Team. 1. *Finance Committee:-* Was to co-ordinate its finances including Sourcing and expenditure. Voluntary monthly contribution from members was mainly the source of income, others include donations from individuals and other arms of the movement. 2. Publication Committee:- Was to coordinate write-ups on medical fields from members for publication in newspapers eg Almizan and other news media for public consumption. It was also to enlighten members and the general public on preventive medicine and others. 3. Syllabus and Training Committee:- Was to provide standard syllabi on the training of First-Aid workers mainly and other aspects. It was also to coordinate and standardise the training and refresher courses for members. Need for many first aid workers became apparent when a lot of members of the movement were wounded during a brutal attempted clamp down on the movement by the dictatorships in the country in civilian or Army uniforms. The committee also was to assist members in gaining entry into institutions of higher learning to further their education in different medical fields. 4. Tabliq Committee:- Was to prepare sessions of tabliq on Diseases and their prevention to members and the general public. This committee also provide some materials free of charge like soap, detergent, medicine etc to areas they visit. 5. *Tamsiliyya Committee: Was to stage plays or drama on contemporary medical problems and preventable disease like the Tablig* Committee. 6. Procession coordinating committee: Was to prepare proper plans and coordination of medical services during national or local processions of the Islamic Movement that have attendance of hundreds of thousands of participants. 7. National Coordinating Committee:- Was setup to oversee the smooth running of the Medical Team in general and coordinate the programs and activities of the sub-committees. AIMS & OBJECTIVES a. To provide comprehensive qualitative and up to date basic health care services to members of the Islamic Movement and the general public. b. To re-establish and maintain the leading role Islam has given to the field of Medicine. c. To provide services within reasonable limits for a complete physical, mental and spiritual well being of man. d. To lay emphasis on public health and preventive medicine. e. To establish schools for training of all medical personal as is inclusive of a hospital setting like Colleges of Medicine, School of Nursing and Health Technologies. Furthermore to establish clinics, hospitals, laboratories, Pharmacies etc. f. To establish contemporary research center with the aim of furthering the understanding, prevention and treatment of diseases and also Biomedical instrumentations. g. To encourage the training of first Aid to all and sundry. h. To prepare a complete mobile like hospital with all its ramification for provision of immediate assistance to local and international relief efforts during natural disaster and others. i. To provide health services according to the dictates of Islam. j. To provide these services free of charge mainly. k. To provide adequate contemporary media outfit for propagation of our activities and reaching the general public. l. To instill dedication and self sacrifice in carry out our duties and also elucidate the principle of the Islamic Movement to our colleagues in the medical field. AFFIRMATION We affirm that dissolution or reorganization of the Medical Team is solely a prerogative of the Spiritual Leader. ACTIVITIES Since its official inception the Medical Team of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria had conducted eight (8) seminars and provided services within reasonable limits to members of the movement wounded during unwarranted attacks on us by the dictatorships in this country. SEMINARS Theme of the seminars conducted are as follows: i. The role of Health Care in the Islamic Movement. Date 6-8^th J/Akhir 1422 AH // 24-26^th Aug. 2001 ii. The role of Medical Team during natural disasters and social upheavals. Date: Friday 7-9^th Shawwal 1422 AH // 21-23 Dec. 2001. iii. Quds day Massacre in Kano: lessons thereof. Date: Friday 13-15^th Safar 1423 AH // 26-28^th April 2002 iv. The Significance of further Education and self reliance. Date: Friday 22-24 J/Thani 1423 AH // 30^th Aug – 1^st sep.2002. v. Preparation for Medical Emergencies, as World Arrogance attacks the Muslim world. Date: Friday 20-22 Z/Hijjah 1423 AH // 21-23^rd Feb. 2003 vi. Prevention and control of communicable diseases and promotion of Public Health Date: Friday 19-21^st J/Ula 1424 AH // 18-20^th July 2003 vii. One day Seminar viii. Medical Team, internal Review and expectations. Date: Friday 7-9^th J/Ula 1425 AH // 25-27^th June 2004 ix. This seminar shall take place on Friday 7^th –9^th R/Awwal 1426 AH 15^th –17^th April 2005. OTHER ACTIVITIES Members of the Medical Team also provide skilled man power to some hospitals whenever their staff are on local or national strike action. Provision of medical treatment and relief to accident victims, a major problem on our roads especially high ways. Provided assistance to needy patients on admission in some hospitals. Provided relief to the public during natural disasters like the floods, epidemics and social upheavals at different places in the country including Kaduna, Potiskum,Yelwan Shandam, Numan, Kano, Yola, Illela, etc. Members also organize seminars and public enlightenment activities at their respective regions. We also visit Qur’anic schools and Prisons to provide health education and treatment within our limited resources to the sick persons. ASSISTANCE: The activities of the Medical Team of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have greatly been hampered by lack of adequate resources. Donations towards assisting the Medical Team provide better services and expand our activities would be greatly appreciated. ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO: The secretary, Medical Team of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. 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