Turkish Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu attends 6th International Emergency Medicine Congress

Turkish Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu addressed the opening of the 6th International Emergency Medicine Congress, where he praised physicians for their empathy and dedication. He referred to emergency health workers as the ‘akıncılar’ (raiders/vanguard) of the health army, describing them as the most agile and important elements of the medical service.

Memişoğlu emphasized the need for healthcare professionals to lead in the development of health technologies, specifically urging innovation in artificial intelligence and biotechnology. He noted that Turkey possesses advanced IT and software infrastructure, which could be leveraged to deliver AI-driven health applications and treatments globally.

Regarding domestic operations, the Minister reported that there are over 3,600 emergency health service stations across Turkey. He stated that ambulances provide interventions and transport for approximately 7.5 to 8 million people annually.