GKSD Chairman Presents Global Health Award to WHO Director-General at UN General Assembly
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NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- On September 24, 2026, during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Kamel Ghribi, Chairman of GKSD Investment Holding, presented the United States Award for Global Health Leadership to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. The award was presented at a Presidential Roundtable held at the Mutual of America in New York, recognizing Dr. Tedros's work in advancing global health access.
The ceremony took place as world leaders gathered to address the challenges facing the international community. The event highlighted the importance of equitable access to care and international cooperation in protecting communities worldwide. Ghribi, who was in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, emphasized the role of the private sector in fostering peace and development, particularly in healthcare.
Ghribi's presence at the General Assembly reflects GKSD's belief that the private sector has a meaningful role to play in advancing global health.
On September 22, 2026, Ghribi met with President Emmanuel Macron of France and President Nicușor Dan of Romania. The conversations touched on Romania's growing role as Europe and the wider world navigate a changing global landscape and on opportunities for cooperation between the public and private sectors. Ghribi also held conversations with leaders and representatives of several delegations, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and partnership in addressing global challenges.
GKSD Investment Holding, a multidisciplinary developer and strategic operator formed through a joint venture between Kamel Ghribi's GK Investment Holding and Gruppo San Donato (GSD), Italy's largest private healthcare network, operates at the intersection of clinical excellence, heavy engineering, and international diplomacy. The group manages complex, full-lifecycle projects ranging from turnkey hospital construction to energy efficiency, procurement, and corporate advisory services. By physically building, equipping, and operating advanced facilities across Europe, Africa, and the MENA region, GKSD aims to use its healthcare and infrastructure initiatives as a direct catalyst for economic stabilization, cross-border cooperation, and long-term capacity building in complex international markets.