4 I Somalis—When was the last time you thought about Ramadan when counseling? (Ahmed Ali,)

Ahmed Ali is a pharmacist by profession, one of the founders and the current executive director of the Somali Health Board (SHB), a nonprofit organization that works to address health disparities within the Somali/East African community. He is an active member within the Somali community, with emphasis on immigrant/refugee health issues both locally and abroad. Today, in Part 1 of this conversation, we talk about  the history of Somalia including the Somali Bantu population  the importance of understanding important holidays in Islam like Ramadan and how to counsel patients during this time the idea Ayuuto/Hagbad, sometimes translated as mutual aid, and how it has helped the Somali community thrive in Washington.  Next Step: Visit our website, Healthcare for Humans, and join our community to enjoy exclusive benefits at https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/. Support Our Mission: Non-clinicians, explore exclusive content and contribute to our collective journey. Be an Active Participant: Go beyond listening. Shape our narrative by co-creating episodes with us. Be part of our community by visiting https://www.healthcareforhumans.org/support/. Follow us on Instagram @healthcareforhumanspodcast