Mr. Yunus Saleem
GHTC, Secretary General
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Communication Advisor
Communication Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov Communication Officer, Council of Europe Office in Chisinau Main consultant in the Communication and Protocol Department of the Government of the Republic of Moldova Journalist: reporter, news presenter, producer, TV shows presenter, Jurnal TV
National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA), Bucharest, Romania (Erasmus +), Diplomacy and International Negotiations European Digital Diplomacy Exchange Training Course, Montenegro, Center for European Perspective & US Department of State Program on "Negotiation and Leadership" - Harvard Law School Master "International Relations", Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Moldova European Institute for Political Studies Council of Europe School of Political Studies – participated in the Third World Forum for Democracy of the Council of Europe Faculty of History and Philosophy, State University of Moldova Spoken languages: Romanian – Proficiency English – Advanced French – Upper-intermediate Russian - Intermediate
Biography
Yunus Saleem Parakkalthodi,
Secretory General : Global Healthcare Travel Council Brussels, Belgium,
CEO, Global Treatment Services Pvt Ltd (GTS), Healthcare Strategy & MVT Specialist,
Yunus Saleem Parakkalthodi is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur at the forefront of Medical Value Travel (MVT) and HealthTech. As the CEO of Global Treatment Services (GTS), he is dedicated to integrating advanced technology with clinical practice, making world-class healthcare more accessible, efficient, and standardized.
With a mission to bridge the gap between technology and patient care, Yunus has spent his career driving innovation that transforms how healthcare services are delivered globally. Innovation & Technology
His technological contributions include:
- MVT Business Solutions: Developed India’s first dedicated MVT business application, streamlining access for global providers and patients.
- Rural Health Accessibility: Engineered innovative telemedicine kiosks and portable diagnostic “telemedicine suitcases,” designed to bring essential healthcare diagnostics to underserved and rural communities.
Beyond his corporate initiatives, Yunus plays a critical role in shaping healthcare standards and policy:
- Standards & Governance: Serves as a Principal Member of the SSD 16 – WG 01 committee at the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), contributing to the development of national standards for MVT and Wellness Services.
- International Representation: Acts as an Official Representative for THTC (Maldives) and a Cabinet Member of the FHWP (India).
- Global Capacity Building: Has orchestrated over 150 Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs across the Middle East and East Africa, alongside major international healthcare summits in Oman. He is frequently involved in outreach programs focused on capacity building in developing nations
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New global council is formed to support, represent and promote the growing health travel and medical tourism sector. The new initiative was launched with the statement, “Our long-term vision is to become a standard setting organization for the promotion and delivery of healthcare services to all global citizens.”