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‘One out of every seven primary care physicians had COVID-19 in Turkey’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘One out of every seven primary care physicians had COVID-19 in Turkey’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has shared the findings of its monthly “Family Medicine Pandemic Survey”: “The number of cases has declined by 25 percent in almost all major cities.”
29 January 2021
Turkish Medical Association asks ministry to inform public about CoronaVac side effects
Turkish Medical Association asks ministry to inform public about CoronaVac side effects
The association says that it has received information about unexpected side effects of the vaccine.
25 January 2021
‘The worst vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease’
PROF. AZAP FROM TTB
‘The worst vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease’
Prof. Alpay Azap from the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Vaccine Working Group says, “The worst possible vaccine is better than the best coronavirus disease. One definitely needs to be vaccinated for this reason.”
19 January 2021
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
302 health workers died of COVID-19 in Turkey
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that 302 healthcare workers have so far lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
29 December 2020
‘If you make health personnel work, there is a causal link’
‘If you make health personnel work, there is a causal link’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has organized an online panel and reiterated its demand for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be recognized as an occupational disease for healthcare personnel without seeking a causal relation.
28 December 2020
Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp
Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp
Ankara Medical Chamber has made a statement about the arrest of Dr. Gökalp, the High Honorary Board member and former Central Council member of Turkish Medical Association: “His arrest is used to oppress professional organizations.”
25 December 2020
Doctors warn of increasing Covid-19 infections in family healthcare centers
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Doctors warn of increasing Covid-19 infections in family healthcare centers
A health worker is infected with Covid-19 in two of every three centers, says the TTB.
23 December 2020
‘Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp arrested based on an informant’s lies’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp arrested based on an informant’s lies’
Releasing a written statement, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has said, “Our High Honorary Board member Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp is innocent, we stand with him in his righteous struggle. We demand an end to his unjust and unlawful arrest.”
15 December 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: 23 health workers lost their lives in a week
COVID-19 in Turkey: 23 health workers lost their lives in a week
According to the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), 243 healthcare workers have so far lost their lives during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Turkey.
14 December 2020
‘Pandemic seen as an “opportunity” for rights violations’
DECEMBER 10 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
‘Pandemic seen as an “opportunity” for rights violations’
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has released a statement to mark December 10 Human Rights Day, reminding the authorities that the struggle against the pandemic must be waged in line with fundamental human rights.
10 December 2020
‘Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, all other human rights defenders arrested in Turkey’
OBSERVATORY FOR PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
‘Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp, all other human rights defenders arrested in Turkey’
In an open letter to the President, Ministers of Interior and Justice and Turkey’s ambassadors to the UN and EU, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Gökalp.
10 December 2020
Torture victims group calls on government to release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp
Torture victims group calls on government to release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp
The IRCT has stated that it believes the arrest and charges against Dr. Gökalp "are an attempt to silence him for conducting his professional and ethical duties."
8 December 2020
‘63 health workers died of COVID-19 in November’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘63 health workers died of COVID-19 in November’
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that 63 health workers, including 17 physicians, lost their lives due to COVID-19 in Turkey in November. According to Diyarbakır Medical Chamber, 16 health workers have so far died of the virus in the city.
7 December 2020
'Turkey still underreports Covid-19 cases despite change in reporting'
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
'Turkey still underreports Covid-19 cases despite change in reporting'
Representatives of medical organizations have visited DEVA Party Chair Babacan to discuss the pandemic.
2 December 2020
Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 services, intensive care units near capacity
Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 services, intensive care units near capacity
While the ministry of Health states the ICU occupancy rate in the country as 71 percent, hospitals set up makeshift intensive care units due to overcrowding, says the medical association.
30 November 2020
'There is no distinction between a case and patient in medicine'
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
'There is no distinction between a case and patient in medicine'
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Korur Fincancı has reiterated that except for essential production, production must be halted for at least 2, ideally for 4 weeks, and collective mobility of people must be limited by meeting the needs of workers.
26 November 2020
Turkish Medical Association: Turkey's daily Covid-19 cases exceed 47,000
Turkish Medical Association: Turkey's daily Covid-19 cases exceed 47,000
As the Ministry of Health does not disclose the number of total coronavirus cases in Turkey, the association has published its estimates based on a survey among family healthcare centers.
20 November 2020
'Health Minister Koca is responsible for wrong policies'
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
'Health Minister Koca is responsible for wrong policies'
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has released a written statement after Vice Minister of Health Muhammet Güven was removed from office with a Presidential decree and Sabahattin Aydın was appointed in his place.
19 November 2020
‘Pandemic not included in Turkey’s 2021 budget’
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
‘Pandemic not included in Turkey’s 2021 budget’
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has raised concerns that the 2021 Budget of the Ministry of Health does not prioritize public health, underlining that much more resources have been allocated to therapeutic healthcare services and city hospitals.
16 November 2020
‘We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out'
COVID-19 IN TURKEY
‘We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out'
“We don’t say it as a slogan, we have really burned out. Our two fellow health workers committed suicide,” says SES Union Co-Chair Atabey about the decision of two hospitals to call COVID-infected personnel back to work without being tested.
13 November 2020 Ruken Tuncel
Medical organizations urge lockdown, transparency as pandemic 'gets out of control'
Medical organizations urge lockdown, transparency as pandemic 'gets out of control'
The Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Thoracic Society have released monthly reports on the pandemic as it's been eight months since Turkey reported the first case.
12 November 2020
Doctors lash out at Health Ministry after ban on resignations, leaves
Doctors lash out at Health Ministry after ban on resignations, leaves
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, the ministry has banned healthcare staff from taking leave and resigning.
28 October 2020
‘Government is single-handedly responsible for shortage of flu vaccine in Turkey’
TTB CHAIR KORUR-FİNCANCI
‘Government is single-handedly responsible for shortage of flu vaccine in Turkey’
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair Korur-Fincancı has commented on the Ministry of Health’s policy on flu vaccine amid pandemic: “It must be provided free of charge without any differentiation based on risk. It is an obligation of the state.”
23 October 2020 Dilek Şen
‘İstanbul might not get over the second wave of pandemic’
‘İstanbul might not get over the second wave of pandemic’
According to the results of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Pandemic Survey on Family Medicine, İstanbul is on the brink of a riskier period than April.
22 October 2020
'High taxes on alcoholic beverages lead to consumption of bootleg alcohol, deaths'
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
'High taxes on alcoholic beverages lead to consumption of bootleg alcohol, deaths'
At least 65 people have died in various parts of the country because of bootleg alcohol over the last few weeks.
21 October 2020
‘We are burning out, take necessary measures’
PHYSICIANS & PSYCHIATRISTS
‘We are burning out, take necessary measures’
In a joint statement for the press amid a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and Psychiatric Association of Turkey (PAT) have underlined that “when healthcare workers burn out, they are irreplaceable.”
19 October 2020
Turkish Medical Association: We don’t side with the powerful, but with the rightful
Turkish Medical Association: We don’t side with the powerful, but with the rightful
The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has released a written statement about some politicians’ targeting remarks: “The ones who have something to say should first answer for the false COVID-19 data and the resultant deaths.”
16 October 2020
Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı
Human Rights Foundation of Turkey responds to Erdoğan's remarks about Prof. Korur-Fincancı
The President called Prof. Korur-Fincancı "a terrorist" after she was elected the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Chair.
16 October 2020
Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation
Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation
The President's words "are not on our agenda," Prof. Korur-Fincancı has said: "We are losing our colleagues. We have lost seven health workers in a week."
15 October 2020
Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law
Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law
Speaking at his party’s parliamentary group, the President has said the “crooked structure” of professional organizations became unsustainable.
14 October 2020
'Minister's statement suggests Turkey didn't report 275,000 Covid-19 cases in September'
TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
'Minister's statement suggests Turkey didn't report 275,000 Covid-19 cases in September'
The Minister of Health admitted at the start of the month that Turkey was not reporting cases who had a positive PCR test but didn't show symptoms.
12 October 2020
Detained physician released on probation
Detained physician released on probation
Taken into custody for allegedly committing a crime with the messages on a social media account, Dr. Tahsin Çınar has been released on probation.
12 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez
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