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Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

As the government continues to ease measures, the association says it is too early to say that the epidemic has been taken under control.

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has expressed concerns over normalization in Turkey amid COVID-19 pandemic. “Schools, factories and workplaces need to observe necessary protective measures,” the TTB has noted.

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

In a statement released by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), it has been noted that the university and high school entrance exams scheduled for late June need to be postponed until the coronavirus outbreak is completely taken under control.

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

A draft report on Covid-19 in Turkey was sent to The New England Journal of Medicine but then withdrawn.

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey has been using the malaria drug for all Covid-19 patients and should disclose data about their situations, the Turkish Medical Association has said.

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

The association's Covid-19 Advisory and Monitoring Committee has released its second monthly report on the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

With the drop in new cases and fatalities, the government has eased some measures for the pandemic.

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

‘Shopping Malls are More Dangerous Than Pandemic Hospitals’

Dr. Başar Beyoğlu has said, “Considering their ventilation systems and difficulties in keeping social distance and preventing contact, shopping malls in their present conditions are more dangerous than pandemic hospitals in service today.”

6 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Scientists have to obtain permission from the ministry to conduct studies and access data, except those who participate in a project backed by the ministry, says the Turkish Medical Association.

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

The Turkish Medical Association previously stated that patients who died without a positive coronavirus test were not included in the Ministry of Health's official death toll.

3,474 Health Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19, Says Turkish Medical Association

3,474 Health Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19, Says Turkish Medical Association

According to a report by Turkish Medical Association (TTB), 3,474 health workers, 38 percent of whom are physicians, have tested positive for COVID-19. In İstanbul, 2,005 health workers, including 960 physicians, have been diagnosed with the virus.

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

The organizations have launched a petition requesting seven measures to be implemented to protect health workers and disadvantaged groups.

‘Healthcare Providers Still Working Without Masks in Turkey’

TTB REPORT ON HEALTH WORKERS

‘Healthcare Providers Still Working Without Masks in Turkey’

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that healthcare workers are still having serious shortage of personal protective equipments such as masks, gloves and gowns amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 Spread All Around Turkey Because of Government's Mistakes

Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 Spread All Around Turkey Because of Government's Mistakes

The country has now lost the opportunity to implement a country-wide quarantine, the association has said.

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

TTB REPORT ON HEALTH WORKERS

‘Majority of Health Workers Say They Cannot Access Masks and Gloves’

In a survey by Turkish Medical Association, 78 percent of health workers say that they have difficulty in accessing N5 masks, 74 percent in accessing face shields or glasses, 60 percent medical masks and 38 percent in accessing gloves.

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

19 Covid-19 Questions to Ministry of Health

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has asked Ministry of Health: What is the distribution of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Turkey by their provinces and districts of residence, age and gender? How many tests have been conducted so far?

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

Medical Experts Call on Health Ministry to be 'More Transparent' on Covid-19 Pandemic

The ministry should be more transparent and eliminate risks faced by healthcare workers, according to a statement by medical experts.

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CHAIR ADIYAMAN

‘If Health Workers Get Sick, Public Cannot Recover’

After Internist Prof. Cemil Taşçıoğlu and Pulmonologist Prof. Bülent Tutluoğlu have tested positive for Covid-19, we have consulted with Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Prof. Dr. Sinan Adıyaman about the conditions of health workers.

19 March 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Physicians: ‘Arrest of Selçuk Mızraklı Disrespect for Right to Elect and to be Elected’

Physicians: ‘Arrest of Selçuk Mızraklı Disrespect for Right to Elect and to be Elected’

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and İstanbul Medical Chamber (İTO) have denounced the arrest of dismissed Metropolitan Co-Mayor of Diyarbakır Dr. Selçuk Mızraklı.

23 October 2019

Turkish Medical Association: Stop Attacks Against Hospitals in Conflict Regions

Turkish Medical Association: Stop Attacks Against Hospitals in Conflict Regions

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has released a statement about the attacks targeting hospitals in conflict-ridden regions around the world, especially Syria’s Idlib. “War is a public health problem”, the TTB has emphasized.

20 September 2019

Physicians Meet Mayor İmamoğlu, Offer 14 Recommendations for İstanbul

Physicians Meet Mayor İmamoğlu, Offer 14 Recommendations for İstanbul

A delegation of physicians from the Executive Boards of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and İstanbul Medical Chamber (İTO) have paid a visit to İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor İmamoğlu, offering him 14 recommendations for İstanbul.

16 September 2019

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

In the wake of appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, representatives from professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have visited HDP Central Office in Ankara.

World Medical Association Delivers Open Letter in Support of Doctors in Turkey

World Medical Association Delivers Open Letter in Support of Doctors in Turkey

Doctors from the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) were given prison terms for their declaration titled, "War is a Public Health Problem."

Turkish Medical Association Appeals to Ministry of Justice

Turkish Medical Association Appeals to Ministry of Justice

After 11 former members of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council have been sentenced to prison for their declaration entitled “War is a Public Health Problem”, the association has appealed to the Ministry of Justice.

İstanbul Chamber of Physicians: 'This Case Does Not End Here'

İstanbul Chamber of Physicians: 'This Case Does Not End Here'

The chamber held a meeting in support of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) doctors who were given prison terms for a statement titled, "Was is a public health problem."

7 May 2019 Hikmet Adal

Doctors' Prison Terms for Criticizing Afrin Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

Doctors' Prison Terms for Criticizing Afrin Operation on Parliamentary Agenda

HDP MP Beştaş has submitted a parliamentary question on the prison sentences given to the Turkish Medical Association members for a declaration they published on Turkey's military operation in Syria's Afrin.

Turkish Medical Association Asks Health Ministry About Cancer Research Results

Turkish Medical Association Asks Health Ministry About Cancer Research Results

The Turkish Medical Association has asked the Ministry of Health why the results of a cancer research were not made public. Academic Bülent Şık, who partly revealed the results, is facing up to 12 years in prison.

Doctors Who Say 'War is a Public Health Problem' Appear Before Judge

Doctors Who Say 'War is a Public Health Problem' Appear Before Judge

The hearing of 11 doctors who are members of the Turkish Medical Association has been adjourned. The doctors, who are tried for the declaration “War is a public health problem”, have stated that they acted in accordance with the Hippocratic Oath.

27 December 2018

Turkish Medical Association Central Council Member Dr. Yerlikaya Detained

Turkish Medical Association Central Council Member Dr. Yerlikaya Detained

Oncologist Dr. Halis Yerlikaya, who was elected to the Central Council of the Turkish Medical Association two months ago, has been detained in a house raid in Diyarbakır.

11 July 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Investigation Launched Against Turkish Medical Association

Investigation Launched Against Turkish Medical Association

An investigation has been launched against 11 members of the Turkish Medical Association, which released a declaration entitled “War is a Matter of Public Health” concerning the Operation Olive Branch.

29 January 2018

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