Ilir Alimehmeti
Ilir Alimehmeti | |
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| Born | 13 September 1979 |
| Alma mater | University of Medicine, Tirana Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Occupations | Physician, academic, politician |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Clinical epidemiology, public health policy |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Albania |
Ilir Alimehmeti (born 13 September 1979) is an Albanian physician, academic and politician, specializing in clinical epidemiology and endocrinology. He has served as an associate professor, academic senator, and head of the Department of Family Medicine and Occupational Diseases at the University of Medicine, Tirana. He is a member of the Permanent Health Commission of the Academy of Sciences of Albania and a member of the National Council of the Democratic Party of Albania.
Early life and education
Alimehmeti was born in Tirana on 13 September 1979 to a family of doctors.[1]
He completed his higher studies at the University of Medicine, Tirana, specializing in medicine. He then pursued postgraduate training in endocrinology in Albania and in clinical epidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands. He also earned a doctorate in clinical medicine in Albania.[2]
Academic and professional career
Alimehmeti has held several academic and administrative positions at the University of Medicine, Tirana, including:
- Associate Professor
- Academic Senator
- Head of the Department of Family Medicine and Occupational Diseases
- Member of the Health Commission of the Academy of Sciences of Albania[2]
His research and teaching focus on epidemiology, infectious diseases, and preventive medicine.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alimehmeti appeared in Albanian media to provide public analysis on vaccination, health restrictions, and public health measures [3]
Publications and research
Alimehmeti has authored and co-authored academic papers in the fields of clinical epidemiology, public health, and cardiovascular medicine, including studies on COVID-19 transmission, noncommunicable diseases, and health inequalities.[4]
Political involvement
Alimehmeti is an active member of the Democratic Party of Albania, where he has held several positions, including:
- Head of the Health Department
- Member of the National Council
- Leader of the Democratic Party municipal councillors in the Tirana City Council [5]
In the 2021 Albanian parliamentary election, he was a candidate for parliament in the Tirana district on behalf of the Democratic Party.[6]
In 2022, he also ran in the Democratic Party primaries for the mayoral race in Tirana, alongside Belind Këlliçi and Gerti Bogdani. [7]
Personal life
He is married to a physician, and they have two daughters.[8]
References
- ^ "Ilir Alimehmeti tregon se është djali i profesoreshë Jera Krujës: Vij nga një familje doktoresh dhe di të kujdesem për njerëzit" [Ilir Alimehmeti says he is the son of Professor Jera Kruja]. Newsbomb (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Jetëshkrimi i kandidatit Ilir Alimehmeti" [Curriculum vitae of candidate Ilir Alimehmeti]. Reporter.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Ilir Alimehmeti: Ja nga duhet të nisë vaksinimi – Sulçebe: Më të rrezikuarit janë mosha mbi 60 vjeç" [Ilir Alimehmeti on vaccination timing – Sulçebe: The most at risk are those over 60]. Top Channel (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Publications by Ilir Alimehmeti". PubMed. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Ilir Alimehmeti PD" [Ilir Alimehmeti – Democratic Party profile]. Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Kandidon për deputet në listën e PD-së! Alimehmeti: S'i trembem votës. Lista e Koalicionit 'Shqipëria Madhështore', fituese" [Ilir Alimehmeti: I’m not afraid of the vote. The ‘Greater Albania’ coalition list will win]. BalkanWeb (in Albanian). 20 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Në garë me Këlliçin dhe Bogdanin/ Alimehmeti: Janë të mrekullueshëm" [Competing with Këlliçi and Bogdani / Alimehmeti: They are wonderful]. CNA (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Jeta përtej profesionit dhe mjekësisë: Dr. Ilir Alimehmeti prezanton familjen për herë të parë" [Life beyond medicine: Dr. Ilir Alimehmeti presents his family for the first time]. Shqiptarja (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-10-10.