Dr. Ayoub Eid Mohammed Al Jawaldeh

Dr. Ayoub Al Jawaldeh is a senior public health nutrition expert whose academic foundation in Nutrition and Food Science (BSc, MSc, PhD) directly informs his 30-year career. He is renowned for shaping food systems to promote healthy diets and combat obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

In key roles with WHO and WFP, he has pioneered innovative approaches, particularly in transforming school feeding programs. His strategy moves beyond mere meal provision, integrating these programs with behaviour change communication and evidence-based policies like food fortification, marketing restrictions, and nutrient profiling.

This work creates healthier food environments, fostering better dietary habits from childhood through adulthood across the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond.