# Turkey maternal health program expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-one-midwife-per-pregnancy-program > Updated: 2026-08-15T13:44:21.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 11. The Turkish Ministry of Health’s “Her Gebeye Bir Ebe” (One Midwife per Pregnant Woman) pilot, launched in late 2025 in Tunceli, has rapidly scaled nationwide. By mid‑2026 the scheme assigned dedicated midwives to thousands of expectant mothers, integrated the “Annelik Yolculuğu” mobile app, and added group‑education components. It reached 5,690 women in Samsun, provided daily monitoring for high‑risk pregnancies in Siirt, and supported 22,952 third‑trimester pregnancies nationally by June 2026. Further roll‑outs have taken the programme to Kahramanmaraş, Tekirdağ, Nevşehir (1,320 women) and Gaziantep, where a protocol creates up to 1,000 trainee‑midwife positions. Municipal collaborations such as Çorum’s “Mother‑Friendly City” protocol reinforce home‑visit services, baby‑friendly rooms and a Family Academy. Education centres opened in İzmir and Nazilli (Aydın) with multidisciplinary “Gebe Okulu” curricula, and free school‑style programs were added in Nazilli and Elazığ, offering comprehensive prenatal and postnatal training. Cross‑border outreach continued in Zonguldak and Aksu, Syria, delivering door‑to‑door screenings and social‑aid coordination. In July 2026 the Erzurum Provincial Health Directorate launched the “Can Ebeleri” home‑visit programme, sending midwives to pregnant women and new mothers in urban and rural neighbourhoods to provide health checks, breastfeeding guidance and psychological support. The initiative is widely praised for improving maternal‑infant health outcomes across Turkey and neighboring regions. In August 2026, specialized “Gebe Okulu” (Pregnant School) programs expanded their practical offerings. In Nazilli, the District Health Directorate’s program, led by midwives and physiotherapists, provides training on fetal development, nutrition, and emergency recognition, alongside practical sessions on breathing techniques and musculoskeletal support. Participants receive certificates upon completion. Simultaneously, Elazığ’s Medilines Hospital launched a free project staffed by obstetricians, midwives, dietitians, and psychologists. This curriculum covers the full spectrum from conception to postpartum, emphasizing diet, labor stages, and newborn care to encourage safe, natural deliveries. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Nazilli Pregnancy School provides comprehensive training for expectant mothers The Pregnancy School in Nazilli, Turkey, offers comprehensive prenatal training, covering medical health, lifestyle guidance, and physical preparation for childbirth to support expectant mothers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nazilli-pregnancy-school-provides-comprehensive-training-for-expectant-mothers ### 2026-08-05: Turkey offers free pregnancy education in Nazilli and Elazığ Turkey's Nazilli health directorate and Elazığ's Medilines Hospital have launched free 'Gebe Okulu' programs delivering comprehensive prenatal, birth and postpartum education to expectant mothers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-offers-free-pregnancy-education-in-nazilli-and-elaz ### 2026-07-27: Erzurum Health Department Launches ‘Can Ebeleri’ Home Visit Program for Mothers Erzurum’s health directorate launched the “Can Ebeleri” project, sending midwives to pregnant women and new mothers for health checks, breastfeeding guidance and newborn care, especially in rural areas. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/erzurum-health-department-launches-can-ebeleri-home-visit-program-for-mothers ### 2026-07-10: Turkey and Syria municipalities launch home‑visit health support programs Municipal health teams in Zonguldak, Turkey and Aksu, Syria conducted home visits to support pregnant women, postpartum mothers and residents with health checks and social aid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-and-syria-municipalities-launch-homevisit-health-support-programs ### 2026-07-08: Turkey expands Pregnant Mother Education Programs in İzmir and Aydın Turkish health centres in İzmir and Aydın launch multidisciplinary Pregnant School programs, offering expectant mothers education on pregnancy, birth, postpartum care and wellness, with certificates awarded in 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-expands-pregnant-mother-education-programs-in-izmir-and-aydn ### 2026-06-30: Turkey's 'Her Gebeye Bir Ebe' program reaches 1,320 pregnant women in Nevşehir and launches pilot in Gaziantep Turkey's 'Her Gebeye Bir Ebe' program supports 1,320 pregnant women in Nevşehir and launches a joint health‑education‑employment pilot in Gaziantep. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nevehirs-her-gebeye-bir-ebe-programme-reaches-1320-expectant-mothers ### 2026-06-25: Turkey's Health Ministry provides one‑on‑one midwife support to 22,952 pregnant women Turkey’s Health Ministry’s “Her Gebeye Bir Ebe” program assigned a midwife to each third‑trimester pregnant woman, delivering one‑on‑one support to 22,952 women, including home visits for first‑time mothers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkeys-health-ministry-provides-oneonone-midwife-support-to-22952-pregnant-women ### 2026-06-20: Çorum Municipality signs protocol to expand 'Mother‑Friendly City' services Çorum’s mayor and health director signed a protocol to provide home visits, counseling, education and breastfeeding support, aiming to strengthen family services and achieve a ‘Mother‑Friendly City’ status. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-boosts-homevisit-maternal-health-services-in-hatay-and-orum ### 2026-06-10: Turkey rolls out 'One Midwife per Pregnant Woman' program in Kahramanmaraş and Tekirdağ Turkey's Health Ministry expands the 'One Midwife per Pregnant Woman' program to Kahramanmaraş and Tekirdağ, offering personal guidance, home visits, and a digital app to support normal births. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-rolls-out-one-midwife-per-pregnant-woman-program-in-kahramanmara-and-tekirda ### 2026-06-05: Turkey expands 'One Midwife per Pregnant Woman' program to thousands of expectant mothers Turkey's health ministry is expanding its 'One Midwife per Pregnant Woman' program, reaching thousands of mothers in Samsun and Siirt with phone support, home visits and a pregnancy‑info mobile app. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-expands-one-midwife-per-pregnant-woman-program-to-thousands-of-expectant-mothers ### 2026-06-03: Tunceli's 'One Midwife per Pregnancy' program supports 125 expectant mothers Turkey's Health Ministry program in Tunceli offers continuous midwife support to 125 pregnant women, improving prenatal care and maternal confidence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tuncelis-one-midwife-per-pregnancy-program-supports-125-expectant-mothers --- Cite as: Turkey maternal health program expansion. 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