Allama Elmehdi
Innovative Health investment advisor & Chief Compliance Officer, United Arab EmiratesBiography
Allama Elmehdi is a distinguished Mauritanian medical doctor, health economist, and biotechnologist entrepreneur with over a decade of experience spanning Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. She holds advanced degrees in medicine, health economics, biotechnology, and international business, as well as certifications in communication, public health, and market access strategy. Known for her dynamic presence and resilience, Elmehdi has built a notable career in health entrepreneurship and policy, with recognized expertise in health diplomacy, African market access, and regulatory frameworks. Despite her visibility in media and international forums, Elmehdi remains a private individual. Her public engagement stems from a deep sense of duty to respond to global health challenges, not personal ambition. She actively participates in high-level dialogues and policy-shaping events, including platforms like the African Harm Reduction Conference, BRICS Health Security Dialogue, and the International Health Economics Association. As a speaker, moderator, and advisor, she focuses on sustainable healthcare systems, health financing, pharmaceutical and biotech market access, and inclusive, multisectoral collaborations. Her advocacy centers on improving healthcare in developing countries through global partnerships and policy innovation. Elmehdi is widely connected and continues to influence global health strategies through her work and leadership.
Research Interest
Allama Elmehdi’s research interests focus on sustainable healthcare systems, health economics, and global health policy. She is particularly engaged in areas such as health financing, pharmaceutical and biotechnology market access, African health diplomacy, and regulatory frameworks. Her work emphasizes strengthening healthcare in developing countries through innovation, multisectoral collaboration, and evidence-based policy development.