# Primary school health and awareness programs in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/primary-school-health-and-awareness-programs-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-10-20T15:12:41.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Educational initiatives focused on the physical, mental, and social development of primary school students have expanded across different regions of Turkey. In Kayseri, members of the Mavi Pusula Çocuk Hakları Kulübü (Blue Compass Child Rights Club) at a local university initiated a program to teach hygiene and social awareness. This multidisciplinary effort, involving dietitians, physiotherapists, and nurses, uses practical training and entertainment to reinforce habits like handwashing and tooth brushing. Subsequent programs in Yerköy and Elazığ have broadened the scope of such training. In Yerköy, sessions addressed oral health, peer bullying prevention, and the conscious use of technology. In Elazığ, a collaboration between the municipality and provincial directorates targeted first-grade students with lessons on oral hygiene, water conservation, and overcoming fear of dentists. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Health and awareness programs launched for primary school students in Turkey Primary school students in Yerköy and Elazığ are receiving health and social awareness training covering dental hygiene, bullying prevention, technology use, and water conservation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-and-awareness-programs-launched-for-primary-school-students-in-turkey ### 2026-09-26: Kayseri university students launch hygiene education program for children University students in Kayseri have formed the Mavi Pusula Çocuk Hakları Kulübü to provide hygiene, privacy, and social awareness training to primary school children through interactive and fun activities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kayseri-university-students-launch-hygiene-education-program-for-children --- Cite as: Primary school health and awareness programs in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/primary-school-health-and-awareness-programs-in-turkey