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CBC
02-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Meet the first Black woman elected to represent Ontario doctors
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) has elected its first Black woman president to advocate for the province's physicians, residents and medical students. Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman, a board certified clinical immunologist and allergist, will serve as the association's 144th president and hopes to inspire others in her new role. "It feels actually, to be honest, amazing. I take on this role knowing there is added responsibility being the first Black woman," said Abdurrahman, whose father is a retired physician. "I think of every time in my office when there's a little Black girl and they get really excited when they see me. They're so excited to know they could be the doctor, so I'm hoping these opens doors and people think of all the leadership roles they can take." Her inauguration took place May 1 at the OMA's annual general meeting in London while celebrating Doctors' Day. As the new president, Abdurrahman will advocate for the more than 43,000 physicians across the province — rural, urban and remote — aiming to bring a unified voice to members with different experiences and ensure they are heard, she said. "I'm really hoping that I'll bring a unified voice to the membership," she said. "I'm also ensuring that during my term I'm going out and seeking them and trying to hear about what's happening in their communities, what's happening in their practice, what are their pain points." One of Abdurrahman's main priorities is to address the crisis in family medicine in Ontario, she said. "Every Ontarian deserves a family doctor, and this is really their gateway to all of the care — we have exceptional doctors in Ontario ... but currently the systems have underfunded them," she said. Family doctors are drowned in paperwork, she said. "We need to address that so that it's more open for everyone to consider doing comprehensive family medicine." Leading more patients to family doctors will help provide preventative care, catch health concerns early, get patients to the specialists they need and keep them out of emergency rooms, she said. "This all trickles down into affecting the entire healthcare system." Abdurrahman also wants to focus on the well-being of physicians, increasing efforts and dedicate support for mental health and well-being for physicians along with address healthcare mistrust among patients in the community at large. She will serve in a one-year term as president, and will have locum support for the year in her practice in the Golden Horseshoe region. "We're hoping that with with this next year, we're going to continue to see infusions into medicine and into family medicine," she said. "We're looking for continued advocacy and support toward that to ensure the patients of Ontario are going to get the best care and opportunities to have a family doctor."
Khaleej Times
10-04-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Thumbay Hospital Fujairah celebrates Doctors' Day 2025 with community appreciation
Thumbay Hospital Fujairah marked Doctors' Day 2025 with heartfelt celebrations honouring the unwavering dedication, compassion, and service of its medical professionals. The event, held at the hospital premises, brought together all the doctors of the hospital in a joyful gathering filled with gratitude and community spirit. The celebration was graced by Dr C R Sathyanarayanan, medical director and head of the department of internal medicine, and Dr Manish Singhal, chief operating officer. Both senior leaders commended the doctors for their relentless service to the community and shared inspiring remarks during the event. Dr C R Sathyanarayanan shared his thoughts: "Doctors' Day is a reminder of the sacred bond between a healer and the community. Our doctors are not just professionals—they are pillars of hope, healing, and humanity. I am proud to work alongside such a dedicated team." Dr Singhal stated: "At Thumbay Hospital, we value the commitment and passion our doctors bring to patient care every day. Today, we celebrate not just their medical expertise but their empathy, their resilience, and their role as true heroes of society. The appreciation from the community reflects the deep trust they've earned over the years." Akbar Moideen Thumbay, vice president of Thumbay Healthcare, added: "On Doctors' Day, we express our deepest gratitude to every doctor who dedicates their time and skills to serve others. Our doctors are the heart of healthcare at Thumbay Hospitals, and we are proud of the positive impact they create in the lives of patients and the community." Adding to the significance of the day, several local associations, schools, and corporates honored the doctors with mementos and certificates of appreciation: In a special gesture of support, Suha Gold & Diamonds sponsored a lucky draw for the attending doctors, adding an element of excitement and celebration to the event.
