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CARE4NEt would like to welcome Abdullah Y. Shihab as a research member to be part of the following strategic themes:
Mr. Abdullah is a PhD candidate in Community Health Nursing with a focus on environmental health at the University of Baghdad and a part-time adjunct professor at the University of Tikrit, Iraq. He is actively engaged in multiple research projects integrating climate change science and climate action into healthcare and academia in Iraq. He is the first healthcare professional in the country to conduct research on the impacts of climate change on public health.
Beyond research, he advocates for the incorporation of climate change topics into Iraqi university curricula, working to build connections and bring expertise from leading institutions and organizations to the University of Baghdad. Additionally, as a Planetary Health Campus Ambassador (PHCA) for the Planetary Health Alliance at Johns Hopkins University, he promotes planetary health awareness among students through research, educational programs, community-building, and environmental initiatives.
June 11, 2025
