Family Health Centers in Hatay Provide Services in Containers
It has been reported that even 44 months after the earthquake in Hatay, Family Health Centers continue to provide services in containers without toilets.
The Unity and Solidarity Union announced that although 44 months have passed since the February 6 earthquakes, Family Health Centers in Hatay continue to operate in containers without toilets, leaving healthcare workers facing difficult conditions.
Healthcare Services in Containers
Problems experienced in primary healthcare services in Hatay have not been resolved despite the long time that has passed. Many family health centers are still trying to operate in containers.
Difficult Physical Conditions and Threats
While healthcare workers struggle with inadequate physical conditions, they also face pressure to evacuate and difficulties in finding new service areas.
The Situation at Turunçlu FHC
It is stated that the five-unit Turunçlu Family Health Center tries to provide healthcare services to approximately 15 to 20 thousand people inside containers.
Evacuation and Contract Termination Threats
It is expressed that healthcare workers serving in these centers, which do not even have a toilet, are additionally faced with threats of evacuation and contract termination.
Call and Demands to the Ministry
Dr. Ahmet Mehlepçi, Chairman of the Unity and Solidarity Union, called on the Ministry of Health to build permanent, earthquake-resistant, and detached family health centers.