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Turkey implements Healthy Child, Healthy Future education program
The Healthy Child, Healthy Future education program, established through a cooperation protocol signed between the Turkish Ministry of Health and the Ministry of National Education, is being implemented across various provinces in Turkey.
In Samsun, the program reached 10,498 primary school students through 33 separate activities during the 2025-2026 academic year. The curriculum includes theoretical and practical training on oral and dental health, hygiene, hand washing, balanced nutrition, and emergency services such as 112 Emergency Health Services and UMKE.
In Mardin, the 2026-2027 academic year launch took place in the Ömerli district at Mehmetçik and Cumhuriyet primary schools. Health stations were set up in schoolyards to provide age-appropriate training on physical activity and basic health habits. Similarly, in Bandırma, students participated in sessions covering infectious disease prevention and psychological well-being, alongside demonstrations from 112 ambulance crews and local fire departments.
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Bandırma · Mardin · Ministry of Health · Ministry of National Education · Samsun
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Health and Ministry of National Education signed a School Health Services Cooperation Protocol on April 18, 2025. kiziltepeekspres.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Samsun, 10,498 students participated in 33 health education activities during the 2025-2026 academic year.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Students are encouraged to act as 'Health Ambassadors' by sharing learned information with their families and peers. kiziltepeekspres.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The program includes training on oral and dental health, personal hygiene, and balanced nutrition. kiziltepeekspres.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The program features demonstrations from 112 Emergency Health Services, UMKE, and fire departments. www.aksiyon.com.tr