Magde Mohamed Nour, currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Bergen, Norway, combines a rich background in medicine with a Master of Philosophy in International Community Health from the University of Oslo. He holds a position of PhD fellow at Kristiania University College in Norway, and his academic interests span health, communication, leadership, and organisational theory. In his doctoral research at University of Bergen, Magde focuses on leadership communication during the COVID-19 crisis, exploring the intersections of health leadership and crisis management. His work exemplifies a commitment to understanding and improving health leadership communication in challenging global health scenarios.

Adnan Kisa holds a doctorate from Tulane University in the USA and is a professor of health policy and economics at Kristiania University College in Norway and at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. With a focus on global health and policy research, Dr. Kisa specializes in health and economic development, comparative health systems, and the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. He is recognized for his extensive research, having published over 250 peer-reviewed articles, books, and reports in his field. Additionally, Dr. Kisa has contributed as an advisory board member for various international health institutions and editorial boards. His significant contributions have earned him a place on Stanford University's list of the world's top scientists.