# Smoking cessation through Turkish health centers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/smoking-cessation-through-turkish-health-centers
> Updated: 2026-10-27T09:03:16.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 7.

Reports from various Turkish provinces indicate that citizens are successfully overcoming long-term tobacco addictions by utilizing medical services at local Healthy Life Centers.

Individual cases highlight diverse motivations and outcomes. In Van, Hüsnü Özlü, a 52-year-old father of five, ended a 40-year habit, noting improved physical activity and better family dynamics as children no longer react negatively to the smell of smoke. In Kırşehir, Muhittin Özdemir, an ambulance driver, quit after 35 years using patch therapy at the Nasuhdede Healthy Life Center, reporting an improved ability to walk for up to 50 minutes daily. Demet Karahan also successfully ceased a 20-year habit at the same center.

In Trabzon, Zeki Yılmaz ended a 37-year addiction through a 25-day medication course at the Ortahisar Health Directorate. Motivated by a family history of lung cancer, Yılmaz reported improved sleep and energy levels. 

In Konya, Cemal Dikici reported that quitting a 20-year habit provided better sleep, stamina, and financial advantages, allowing him to pay housing cooperative dues. His brother, Kadir Dikici, President of the Konya Branch of the Association for Fighting Smoking in Turkey, noted the family now participates in public health promotion.

Healthcare professionals are also seeing success. In Hatay, Anesthesia Technician Anıl Kabadayı used the Smoking Cessation Clinic to end an 11-year habit, restoring his sense of taste and smell. 

Turkey continues to expand specialized services, including Ankara’s Etlik City Hospital, which focuses on psychological support for pregnant women, and Kocaköy State Hospital in Diyarbakır, which offers comprehensive behavioral and pharmacological treatments.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Man in Trabzon overcomes 37-year smoking addiction

After 37 years of smoking, 53-year-old Zeki Yılmaz successfully quit through a 25-day medical treatment program in Trabzon.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/man-in-trabzon-overcomes-37-year-smoking-addiction

### 2026-10-22: Turkey expands smoking cessation services in Ankara and Diyarbakır

New smoking cessation clinics have opened in Ankara and Diyarbakır, Turkey, offering psychological support for pregnant women and medical assistance for the general public.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-expands-smoking-cessation-services-in-ankara-and-diyarbakr

### 2026-10-11: Healthcare workers in Turkey overcome long-term smoking addiction

Healthcare workers in Hatay and Çanakkale successfully quit long-term smoking addictions through specialized hospital clinics, reporting improved respiratory health and sensory functions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-workers-in-turkey-overcome-long-term-smoking-addiction

### 2026-10-08: Konya residents share benefits of quitting long-term smoking

Smokers Cemal Dikici and Hikmet Mutu in Konya, Turkey, share how quitting long-term tobacco addiction improved their physical health and financial stability.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/konya-residents-share-benefits-of-quitting-long-term-smoking

### 2026-10-05: Turkish citizens report health improvements after quitting smoking

Smokers in Van and Kırşehir, Turkey, report improved respiratory health and family relationships after quitting long-term tobacco addiction with help from local Healthy Life Centers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-citizens-report-health-improvements-after-quitting-smoking

### 2026-09-28: Van resident quits 25-year smoking addiction following children's pleas

A 39-year-old father in Van, Turkey, successfully quit a 25-year smoking addiction through medical treatment after being motivated by his children's pleas.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/van-resident-quits-25-year-smoking-addiction-following-childrens-pleas

### 2026-09-26: Kırklareli resident overcomes 45-year smoking addiction

Mediha Kayam, a 60-year-old from Kırklareli, successfully quit a 45-year smoking addiction following medical treatment at a local health center.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krklareli-resident-overcomes-45-year-smoking-addiction

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