# Disaster preparedness and first aid training in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disaster-preparedness-training-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-13T10:27:06.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

Turkish municipalities and health directorates continue to expand disaster preparedness and emergency response training across several regions.

In Aydın, the Aydın Provincial Health Directorate and the Ministry of Health have commenced a three-day pilot program for Hospital Disaster Teams (HAT). Involving 25 health workers across five specialized teams of doctors and medical staff, the initiative is inspired by international Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). The training focuses on disaster management, triage, evacuation, and hospital-wide intervention to ensure rapid, coordinated responses during critical periods.

In Ankara, training efforts have diversified. The Keçiören Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Family and Social Services, provides psychological first aid training to staff using role-playing to identify psychosocial needs. Meanwhile, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality is conducting disaster awareness and first aid sessions for daycare teachers and administrators in the Çankaya district, specifically addressing childhood accidents and the evacuation of children with special needs.

To observe World First Aid Day, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality conducted a practical drill at the Kızılay 15 Temmuz Milli İrade Metro Station, simulating responses to heart attacks and choking. The municipality is also working to install Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in high-traffic areas and offers free certified training to residents. In Manisa, the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality distributed first aid kits to all neighborhood mukhtars to ensure local leaders can provide immediate assistance before professional medical teams arrive.

## Claims

- Manisa Metropolitan Municipality distributed first aid kits to all neighborhood mukhtars (heads) across the province. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The distribution of kits aims to enable rapid and correct intervention before medical teams arrive. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ankara Metropolitan Municipality conducted a first aid drill at the Kızılay 15 Temmuz Milli İrade Metro Station. (single source)
- The municipality plans to install Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in high-traffic areas and metro stations. (single source)
- Ankara Metropolitan Municipality provides free certified first aid training to citizens upon request. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Turkish municipalities launch first aid awareness initiatives

Turkish municipalities in Ankara and Manisa have launched first aid awareness initiatives, including drills, AED installations, and the distribution of medical kits to local community leaders.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-municipalities-launch-first-aid-awareness-initiatives

### 2026-09-03: Turkey conducts disaster response and first aid training in Aydın and Ankara

Health authorities in Aydın and Ankara are conducting specialized training programs focused on disaster response, hospital emergency teams, and first aid awareness for medical staff and educators.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-conducts-disaster-response-and-first-aid-training-in-aydn-and-ankara

### 2026-08-24: Keçiören Municipality provides psychological first aid training

Keçiören Municipality staff in Ankara received psychological first aid training to better provide psychosocial support to citizens during disasters and emergency situations.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keiren-municipality-provides-psychological-first-aid-training

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