Emphasis on Preventive Health in Bursa within the Scope of Public Health Week
In statements made on the occasion of Public Health Week, health experts emphasized that the primary goal in modern health systems is not to treat diseases, but to take necessary measures before falling ill.
Making statements within the scope of Public Health Week events organized annually by the Ministry of Health, Medicana Bursa Hospital General Manager Dr. Özcan Akan stated that the fundamental goal of the modern healthcare approach is to protect individuals before they fall ill.
Public Health Week Approach
Public Health Week, carried out under the auspices of the Ministry of Health, is being implemented this year with the main theme 'Public Health Every Day' and the concept of '7 Themes in 7 Days'.
The Role of Preventive Medicine
Stating that community health encompasses all periods of life starting from the womb, experts express that preventive healthcare services play a critical role.
Highlighted Topics
Within the scope of the week, areas such as maternal and child health, vaccine awareness, the fight against addiction, the monitoring of chronic diseases, and cancer screenings come to the forefront.
Chronic Diseases and Screenings
It is reported that regular screening and monitoring processes in diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases are of great importance in terms of achieving control at an early stage.
Vitals of Early Diagnosis
It was stated that early diagnosis in types of cancer is among the primary factors directly affecting treatment success, and that screening programs should not be disrupted.
Health Call to Citizens
In the call made to the Bursa public, citizens were urged not to postpone their health check-ups and to actively benefit from preventive healthcare services.