Our Purpose
To build trusted, results-oriented cooperation among healthcare providers, universities, agencies, investors, professionals and international stakeholders.
USTKONDER is an independent civil society organization that brings public institutions, the private sector, universities, investors, professionals and international stakeholders together around a sustainable vision for health tourism.
USTKONDER was founded to build lasting cooperation among health tourism institutions and professionals, strengthen Türkiye's international competitiveness and support sustainable sector growth.
To build trusted, results-oriented cooperation among healthcare providers, universities, agencies, investors, professionals and international stakeholders.
To make Türkiye's healthcare capacity, expert workforce and quality standards more visible and accessible in international markets.
To develop projects that strengthen quality, trust, ethical practice and international cooperation in health tourism, while supporting the institutional growth, visibility and market access of our members.
To become a pioneering civil society platform helping position Türkiye among the world's most trusted, innovative and preferred health tourism destinations.
We see USTKONDER not merely as an association, but as a strong platform where knowledge, trust, investment and international cooperation meet. Our goal is to advance Türkiye's health tourism potential through collective wisdom, ethical values and sustainable projects.
Mefhar Demirsoy Founding Member & Chairman of the BoardWe are building a strong, visible and results-oriented organization that works with public institutions, the private sector, universities, healthcare professionals, investors and international stakeholders.
To develop new country representations and strategic institutional partnerships.
To bring health tourism stakeholders into a strong and trusted business network.
To organize sectoral training, certification and knowledge-sharing programs.
To support new investment, project and partnership opportunities.
To increase the visibility of health tourism destinations across Türkiye.
To promote working standards centered on ethics, quality and transparency.
To remain trustworthy, open and accountable in our decisions and activities.
To approach all members and stakeholders fairly and inclusively.
To support the development of national and international quality standards.
To safeguard personal, commercial and institutional information.
To create long-term social, economic and institutional value.
To foster mutual benefit, strong communication and a culture of collective wisdom.
Our management team that turns USTKONDER’s strategic goals into action.
Review the roles and biographies of 5 active Board members on one page.
View the BoardReview the duties and active members of audit, advisory and specialist committees on a dedicated page.
Boards and CommitteesCooperation • Trust • Future in Health