Turkey aims for healthcare independence through domestic vaccine and drug production

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Turkish Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced several strategic developments for the nation's healthcare sector. A key highlight is the increase in average life expectancy to 78.5 years, alongside a significant drop in infant mortality rates to 7.8 per thousand births.

To achieve medical independence, Turkey is prioritizing the domestic production of drugs, medical devices, and vaccines. Memişoğlu stated that plans are in place for 8 domestic vaccines, with contracts for at least 6 expected to be signed within weeks. The ministry is also conducting scientific studies on SMA treatments to ensure effective outcomes.

Infrastructure and service models are also evolving. In Istanbul, 79 large hospitals have been constructed over the last 24 years, with new projects like the 4,000-bed Sancaktepe city hospital slated for 2027. Additionally, a new 'palliative critical care service' model has been introduced, integrating home, remote, and palliative care through the newly established Home Health Services Coordination Center (ESKOM).

Entities

Eskom · Istanbul · Kemal Memişoğlu · Ministry of Health · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey · USHAŞ

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[● 9 SOURCES] More than 3 million people come to Turkey to receive health services. www.turkgun.com · www.haber7.com · www.61saat.com · beyazgazete.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · +4 more
[● 10 SOURCES] A new 'palliative critical care service' has been defined through a new regulation. www.turkgun.com · www.haber7.com · www.61saat.com · beyazgazete.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · +5 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The average life expectancy in Turkey has risen to 78.5 years. www.habereguven.com · www.karar.com · www.turkgun.com · www.wanhaber.com · www.haberts.com · +1 more
[DISPUTED] At least six vaccines will be put into production within a few weeks to achieve independence in health. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · tr.shafaqna.com · www.haber16.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Turkey aims to become independent in the health sector through local production of drugs and medical devices. www.gazetebirlik.com · gazeterize.com · www.internethaber.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Circulatory system diseases account for 34.7 percent of deaths. www.karar.com · www.wanhaber.com · www.haberts.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The infant mortality rate dropped from 31.5 per thousand births in 2002 to 7.8. www.karar.com · www.wanhaber.com · www.mersinhaber.com
[● 11 SOURCES] The Home Health Services Coordination Center (ESKOM) has been established as a command center. www.turkgun.com · www.haber7.com · www.61saat.com · beyazgazete.com · www.gazetebirlik.com · +6 more
[● 4 SOURCES] 79 large hospitals have been built in Istanbul over the last 24 years. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.haber16.com · tr.shafaqna.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The hospital in Beykoz is targeted for completion in 2027. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.haber16.com · tr.shafaqna.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 4,000-bed city hospital in Sancaktepe is expected to be operational in the second half of 2027. www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.konyaninsesi.com.tr · www.haber16.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Health is conducting a scientific study regarding SMA treatments and the outcomes of donations used for these medicines. www.haber16.com