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Lujain Alqodmani
Personal Data
Place of Birth: Kuwait
Personal E-mail
lujainalq@gmail.com
Education
2017-2018
SDA Bocconi School of Management,
Milano, Italy
Master in Healthcare Management,
Economics and Policy, Global Health
2005-2012
Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University,
Kuwait
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of
Surgery MBBS
Professional Experience
2020 EAT Intiative, Oslo, Director of Global Action
• Development and execution of EAT strategy and activities
• Lead the translation of EAT knowledge into set of policies and
business practices
• Leading climate and health global portfolio
• Led the Secretariat of Action Tracks 2 of UN Food Systems Summit:
Shift to Sustainable Food Consumption and leads EAT’s
engagement
• Development and oversight of the organization’s project portfolio and
resource management
2020 World Medical Association, Council member
2019 EAT Intiative, Oslo, Special Adviser to the Executive Chair
• International relation development with global health, climate and
sustainability organizations
• Provide strategic advice to the Executive Chair.
2018 Environment Caucus, World Medical Association, Co-Chair
• Coordinated international forums on issues related to
environment and health among WMA’ members
• Reviewed WMA’s existing environmental polices
• Leading the organization’s climate and health advocacy activities
• Member of WHO Civil Society Working Group for Climate and Health on behalf
of WMA.
2017 Health Assurance Hospital Company, Kuwait, Consultant
▪ Established health care operating policies to be implemented in the Company’s
different clinics
▪ Provided consultation services to improve existing health management polices
2015 Kuwait Medical Association, Kuwait, International Relation Director
▪ Established connection with international organization e.g. World
Medical Association, Doctors’ without Borders
▪ Founded an international humanitarian program for Kuwait Medical Association
Members
2016 Women in Global Health (WGH), USA, Membership Director
▪ Established WGH membership system
▪ Supported the development of the organization’s strategy on gender equality in
global health
Languages
Arabic, English, Italian (Basic), French (Basic)
Additional Information
Founder of Junior Doctors Society – Kuwait
Founder and National Coordinator of Arab Youth Climate Movement (AYCM)
Associate Member of World Medical Association
Publications:
▪ The Climate/Health Nexus at COP21 Beyond
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289451410_The_ClimateHealth_Nexus_at
_COP21_Beyond
▪ Health in Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC)
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289451213_HEALTH_IN_INTENDED_NATIONALLY_DETERMINED_C
ONTRIBUTIONS_INDCS_EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY
2012-
2012 World Health Organization
Intern
• Contributed in WHO’s Vulnerability Assessment Manual for vector borne
diseases, malnutrition and occupational health
• Completed WHO-International Federation of Medical Students Associations
(IFMSA) Climate Change video project
• Coordinated and was in charge of preparation and release of the health edition
of the Outreach magazine (a multi-stakeholder publication on climate change
and sustainable development), sponsored by the WHO
2011 –
2013 International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations, Amsterdam
Regional Coordinator of Eastern Mediterranean Region (2011-2012)
• Responsible for the development of all National Member Organizations in the
Region
• Maintained relation with different external organizations in the regional (e.g, WHO,
WFME)
• Created several regional public health projects that focused on global health issues
such as climate change and diabetes
Vice President of Internal Affairs (2012-2013)
• Responsible for the development of all National Member Organizations worldwide
•Managed a team of five different regional coordinators
• Developed the Federation’s internal, communication and information-sharing
strategies
▪ Health in climate Change post COP23 http://lab.arstubiedriba.lv/WMJ/vol63/december-2017/
▪ Symptoms of a broken system: the gender gaps in COVID-19 decision-making
https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/10/e003549
▪ COVID-19 and the future of food systems at the UNFCCC
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(20)30163-7/fulltext
▪ The contribution of Islam to planetary health
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00134-
0/fulltext?fbclid=IwAR1mE3UQJIBCPR8X8tjtAyMsTYkZz8oc8zTIV8QRw2BvpJMijlOcynTYPyA
▪ Views of health professionals on climate change and health: a multinational survey study
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(21)00053-X/fulltext
▪ The fight against NCDs: multi sectoral convergence as a “best buy”
https://blogs.bmj.com/bmjgh/2018/06/01/the-fight-against-ncds-multi-sectoral-convergence-as-a-best-
buy/