ESMC 2026: the mental health track

Mental Health Track | ESMC2026 in collaboration with the somalimentalhealthnetwork

Mental health starts with conversation. Join us as we explore how we can better support wellbeing within our communities.

Featuring an expert talk from Yahya Delair on lessons from the Muslim Youth Helpline, a panel discussion on improving community wellbeing with Salma Mohamed, Dr Abdirashid Takar & Najma Faysal, and an interactive workshop on trauma-informed care.

Saturday 15th August 2026

Community Health Track | ESMC2026

Healthcare education doesn’t stop at the clinic.

Dr Kafi Osman opens the Community Health Track with a session on the impact of health content, followed by a panel with healthcare creators Hafsa Ibrahim, Dr Suleega Arab, Dr Mohamed Hamud & Aisha Malin exploring the role of social media in health education.

The track concludes with a practical workshop on creating meaningful health content.

Saturday 15th August 2026

Reproductive Health Track | ESMC2026

Fertility difficulties are often experienced in silence, it’s time to bring these conversations into the open.

Farah Dualeh, author of A Muslim Woman’s Guide to Surviving Infertility, shares her story of faith, fertility and resilience. Dr Amina Hersi and Miss Shanaz Akbar will then explore the challenges surrounding fertility within our communities.

Saturday 15th August 2026

Somali Medical Language Workshop

When language barriers exist, healthcare suffers. This workshop aims to bridge the gap between patients and practitioners by strengthening Somali medical communication.

Join Dr Adnan Hassan Adnan and Dr Abdirashid Takar as they explore key Somali medical terminology and its role in improving patient care.

Saturday 15th August 2026