Abdullah Y. Shihab

Abdullah Y. Shihab

Planetary Health Campus Ambassador

University of Baghdad


Abdullah is a third-year PhD candidate in Community Health Nursing at the University of Baghdad, where his research focuses on the health impacts of climate change on rural communities. With a strong passion for planetary health, sustainable healthcare practices, and community resilience, he seeks to bridge the gap between nursing and climate action. Beyond academia, Abdullah is an accomplished storyteller with four published books by the Iraqi Union of Writers. He finds inspiration in nature and enjoys reading, writing, and playing paddle during his free time.