# Medical congresses and symposiums in Turkey > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-congresses-and-symposiums-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-16T11:09:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Medical professionals and academics have been convening for various congresses and symposiums in Turkey. In late September, Dicle University in Diyarbakır hosted the 6th International Eastern Pediatrics Congress and the 2nd Eurasia Pediatrics Summit. The four-day event drew approximately 1,000 pediatric specialists from Turkey and abroad. Prof. Dr. Velat Şen, President of the Eastern Pediatrics Association, highlighted the significance of hosting the summit in Diyarbakır. By mid-October, additional medical events were reported. In Diyarbakır, the Southeast Internal Medicine Association organized the 5th Eastern Internal Medicine Congress, featuring 13 sessions on topics such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. This event included a training program for roughly 100 family physicians. Simultaneously, in Ünye, Özel Çakırtepe Hospital organized a symposium focused on cardiology and heart diseases to promote awareness of early diagnosis and treatment. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Medical congresses and health symposiums held in Diyarbakır and Ünye Medical experts are convening in Diyarbakır for the 5th Eastern Internal Medicine Congress and in Ünye for a cardiology symposium focused on heart disease awareness and clinical advancements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-congresses-and-health-symposiums-held-in-diyarbakr-and-nye ### 2026-09-28: Dicle University hosts international pediatrics congress in Diyarbakır Dicle University hosted the 6th International Eastern Pediatrics Congress in Diyarbakır, attracting 1,000 specialists from Turkey and abroad for scientific sessions. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dicle-university-hosts-international-pediatrics-congress-in-diyarbakr --- Cite as: Medical congresses and symposiums in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/medical-congresses-and-symposiums-in-turkey