Welcome Message
GHTF-2024 is the sixth meeting in the series of the International Conference on Global Healthcare Travel Forum 2017-2023. The GHTF is an international event focused on medical and healthcare travel. The main goal of the conference is; “to promote and advance medical and healthcare travel worldwide”.
In the ever-evolving landscape of global healthcare, the intersections between wellness, sustainability, and technology are becoming increasingly paramount. Senior, wellness, and wellbeing travel have emerged as integral components of healthcare journeys, emphasizing holistic approaches to health maintenance and enhancement. Simultaneously, global healthcare travel has transcended borders, facilitating access to specialized medical services worldwide. As the dialogue expands to encompass medical travel and its relationship with sustainable development goals, the imperative to address environmental concerns becomes apparent. Climate change poses significant challenges to healthcare infrastructure and delivery systems, underscoring the urgency for innovative solutions. Technologies play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of healthcare travel, from telemedicine advancements to AI-driven diagnostics, enhancing accessibility and efficiency. Embracing the nexus between healthcare travel and environmental issues is crucial for fostering environmentally responsible practices within the industry. By aligning healthcare with sustainability objectives, we can forge a path towards a healthier, greener, and more equitable future for all.
The presented and selected papers will be published in a Springer Series. These series are indexed by ISI Proceedings, EI-Compendex, DBLP, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, and Springerlink – the highly recognized platforms.
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Gökçekuş
- President of Scientific Advisory Board,
- Dean, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering Near East University,
- Board Chairman of Energy, Environment, and Water Research Center (ENÇESU)
- Near East Boulevard, ZIP: 99138, Lefkoşa – Nicosia/TRNC, Mersin 10- Türkiye
Email: huseyin.gokcekus@neu.edu.tr
headscadbo@globalhtc.org
ghtc2024.sc@gmail.com