Zeinab Alishaq

Diabetes Education & Patient Empowerment, designing and delivering evidence-based education, improving compliance and outcomes.
Clinical Excellence – extensive nursing experience in paediatrics and chronic disease management with a patient-centred approach.
Program Development & Community Outreach – creating impactful health education initiatives and awareness campaigns.
Training & Capacity Building – mentoring healthcare professionals and developing training programs to enhance service quality.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration – facilitating international healthcare partnerships and adapting programs to diverse cultural contexts.
Research & Policy Support – compiling health statistics, analyzing outcomes, and supporting implementation of best practices.
Communication & Presentation Skills – strong ability to engage patients, professionals, and stakeholders effectively

Nationality: Somali
Summary: Ms. Zeinab Alishaq is a Certified Diabetes Educator and healthcare professional with over a decade of experience empowering patients and communities to manage diabetes effectively. Throughout her career, she has developed and delivered innovative education programs that improved compliance rates, enhanced glycemic control, and boosted patient satisfaction.

Her work at leading institutions such as the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, Mediclinic, Medcare, and Al Noor Hospital has shaped hundreds of individualized care plans and community outreach initiatives, positively impacting thousands of lives across the UAE and beyond. Zeinab has also authored educational materials adopted by more than 500 clinics, trained healthcare providers in best practices, and introduced modern approaches to patient-centred diabetes care.

With advanced degrees in Education, Leadership, and Clinical Care, and ongoing studies in Psychology, she combines scientific expertise with human-centred teaching to drive better health outcomes. Zeinab remains committed to advancing diabetes education, building healthier communities, and supporting patients in achieving long-term well-being.

: Master of Education in Management Leadership and Policy (UK, UAE) Sept 2018
PG Diploma in Diabetes Mellitus & Clinical Care (Sweden, UAE) Sept 2014
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Science ( Australia , UAE ) June 2010
Diploma in Nursing Science ( UAE ) July 2002

Al Ain City, UAE
Khalifa Street, next to Choitram Supermarket

03-7647479

Mediclinic Al Ain Hospital
Diabetes Educator
In department Endocrinology / Diabetes

Al Ain Hospital