Mission, Vision, Objectives, and Core Principles

Mission

Drawing strength from Türkiye’s humanitarian and entrepreneurial foreign policy approach, to translate Türkiye’s health-sector knowledge, human resources and service capacity into international cooperation through an integrated framework that combines: global health governance and norms (international standards, multilateral mechanisms and policy frameworks), field experience and humanitarian/disaster–crisis management (advanced coordination in emergencies, rapid mobilisation and trust-building), and health systems strengthening (UHC goals, service delivery, health workforce, quality–accreditation, digital transformation, supply chains and financing). In this context, to design and implement capacity-building programmes aligned with partner countries’ priorities; to institutionalise knowledge exchange and experience-sharing; and to structure health diplomacy as an effective instrument of cooperation, development and foreign policy through public–private–academia–civil society partnership.

Vision

In alignment with Türkiye’s foreign policy line that prioritises humanitarian values and produces solutions through entrepreneurial capacity, to become a leading civil platform that positions Türkiye as a trusted partner, a solution-provider, and a regional/global reference hub in health diplomacy. While delivering tangible and measurable contributions to global health security and preparedness/response capacity, health system resilience and sustainable transformation, and equitable access and fairness; to build a high-reputation ecosystem that, in full adherence to ethical principles, also creates national value in health economics, innovation and international health services—with strong effectiveness both at the negotiating table and in the field.

Objectives

• Capacity Building and Health Systems Strengthening: Design and implement programmes aligned with partner countries’ priorities, covering health workforce, service delivery, quality–accreditation, digitalisation, supply chains and financing components.
• Contributing to Global Health Governance and Norms: Support evidence-based policy dialogue in WHO/UN and regional/multilateral platforms; develop approaches aligned with international standards and good practices; and strengthen the bridging role among national and international stakeholders.
• Advanced Coordination in Crises, Disasters and Emergencies: Establish rapid coordination mechanisms for health emergencies, humanitarian assistance and disaster response; strengthen capabilities in risk communication, field operations, logistics and multi-actor coordination.
• Institutionalising Knowledge Exchange and Experience-Sharing: Structure continuous learning through training programmes, masterclasses, joint study visits, observership and mentorship models; and accelerate the translation of good practices into field implementation.
• Research, Innovation and Evidence-to-Practice: Build bridges between research and implementation in global health and health systems; support data and monitoring–evaluation (M&E) infrastructures; and scale results- and impact-oriented programme management.
• Building a Public–Private–Academia–CSO Ecosystem: Operate a sustainable collaboration platform that brings together the expertise and resources of universities, public institutions, the private sector and civil society around shared objectives.
• Strengthening Türkiye’s “Trusted Partner” Position: Consistently with the humanitarian and entrepreneurial foreign policy approach, develop long-term, mutually beneficial and reputable partnerships to make Türkiye’s health diplomacy capacity visible and measurable.
• Creating Value in Health Economics and International Health Services: Within an ethical framework, support partnerships that create added value for the country in areas such as international patient services, health technologies and health services export.

Core Principles

• Ethics, Human Dignity and “Do No Harm”: Human rights, patient safety and ethical standards are the primary reference in all activities; local context and protection of vulnerable groups are safeguarded.
• Equity and Inclusion: Equitable access, equal opportunity and health justice are pursued; needs-based prioritisation is applied.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Scientific Impartiality: Programme design and policy recommendations are grounded in scientific evidence, data and measurable indicators; impact evaluation is conducted systematically.
• Country Ownership and Local Capacity: Interventions are implemented under the leadership and ownership of partner countries; local institutional capacity is strengthened for sustainability.
• Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance: Clarity and traceability are ensured in decision-making, resource use, partnership management and results reporting.
• Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration and Coordination: Effective coordination is maintained across public–private–academia–civil society actors through clear roles, complementarity and shared goals.
• Sustainability and Long-Term Impact: The focus is on institutional capacity, financial sustainability and system resilience rather than short-term visibility.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: The cultural, social and institutional dynamics of partner countries are respected; trust-building and respectful communication are essential.
• Quality, Accreditation and Continuous Improvement: Quality standards, training/certification, clinical governance and continuous improvement (QI) are adopted as institutional reflexes.
• Preparedness and Agility in Crises: Rapid adaptation, risk communication and advanced coordination in emergencies are developed as core institutional capabilities.