Gentle Touch Healthcare International | Healthcare Systems Development
Healthcare Systems Development

Building Sustainable
Healthcare Systems
for the Future

Gentle Touch Healthcare International is a U.S.-based initiative dedicated to advancing healthcare systems through strategic partnerships, technology integration, and sustainable infrastructure development.

Healthcare professionals
25+
Years Combined Leadership Experience
4
Core Service Areas
Multi-National
Partnership Scope
Oman
2014 Initiative
U.S.-Based
Headquarters
What We Do

Comprehensive Healthcare Development

From systems planning to technology integration, we support every dimension of sustainable healthcare advancement.

Healthcare Systems Development

Designing and implementing sustainable healthcare infrastructure tailored to regional needs and long-term capacity goals.

Technology & Digital Innovation

Integrating modern health technology, digital systems, and data-driven tools to strengthen care delivery and operational efficiency.

Workforce Development

Building local healthcare capacity through professional training, knowledge transfer, and clinical education programs.

Strategic Partnerships

Facilitating meaningful collaboration between healthcare institutions, governments, and international organizations.

Infrastructure Planning

Providing expert guidance on healthcare facility design, operational systems, and long-term sustainability frameworks.

Knowledge Transfer

Embedding expertise locally to ensure communities can independently sustain and advance their healthcare systems.

Healthcare technology
Technology Integration

Modern Technology for
Lasting Healthcare Impact

We integrate digital health infrastructure, data-driven systems, and modern clinical tools to strengthen healthcare delivery — building systems that are both effective today and adaptable for tomorrow.

Our approach ensures that technology serves the people using it — clinicians, administrators, and patients — rather than adding complexity.

Our Approach

Partnership-Driven,
Community-Centered

Every initiative we undertake is built on genuine collaboration — working alongside local healthcare professionals, institutions, and governments to ensure solutions are contextually appropriate and sustainably owned.

We don't impose external models. We listen, co-design, and build capacity that endures long after our direct involvement concludes.

Healthcare team collaboration
Completed Initiative · Oman 2014

Oman Regional Medical Tourism Hub

In 2014, Gentle Touch Healthcare International led the strategic planning of a regional medical tourism hub in Oman — aligned with Vision 2040 to position the Sultanate as a premier Gulf destination for advanced specialty care, reducing outbound medical travel and building lasting clinical capability.

Let's Build Something Meaningful

Whether you're a healthcare institution, government body, or individual professional interested in collaboration, we welcome the conversation.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gentle Touch Healthcare International do?

Gentle Touch Healthcare International is a U.S.-based healthcare systems development initiative that partners with governments, healthcare institutions, and international organizations to build sustainable healthcare infrastructure, integrate modern technology, develop clinical workforces, and establish long-term healthcare systems in underserved and developing regions.

Who leads Gentle Touch Healthcare International?

The organization is led by Ashraf Jakvani (President & Executive Project Lead), Matthew Dunlevie MS MBA (Chief Executive Officer), Harris Siddiqui BSN RN (Chief Operating Officer), and Omar Jakvani (Chief Strategy Officer). The team brings 25+ years of combined experience in healthcare operations, technology, and systems development.

What is the Oman Regional Medical Tourism Hub Initiative?

In 2014, Gentle Touch Healthcare International led the strategic planning and development framework for a regional medical tourism hub in Oman, aligned with the Sultanate's Vision 2040 national development strategy. The initiative was designed to position Oman as a premier destination for advanced specialty care within the Gulf Cooperation Council region, reducing outbound medical travel and building lasting clinical capability within the Sultanate's healthcare workforce.

Does Gentle Touch Healthcare International work with U.S. physicians and specialists?

Yes. Gentle Touch Healthcare International actively explores clinical collaboration opportunities with U.S. physicians, specialty groups, and academic institutions. Current discussions include engagement with healthcare professionals in nephrology, neurology, oncology, and other specialty areas, including organizations associated with USC, The Nephrology Group, and California Kidney Specialists.

How can I contact Gentle Touch Healthcare International?

You can reach us by email at info@gentletouch.health or by phone at +1 (626) 827-8599. We welcome inquiries from healthcare institutions, government bodies, physicians, and professionals interested in partnership and collaboration.