Investigation into Hygiene Allegations at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital
Following in-hospital footage shared on social media, the Ministry of Health took action and launched an official investigation process.
Following footage recorded at a hospital in Ankara containing allegations of hygiene deficiencies, an investigation has been launched by the Ministry of Health.
Emergence of the Footage
A citizen living in Ankara took their ailing grandmother to Gülhane Training and Research Hospital.
Reacting to the cleaning conditions in the hospital, the patient's relative recorded the situation with a mobile phone camera.
Sharing on Social Media
The video filmed by the citizen criticizing the lack of hygiene in the hospital environment spread rapidly on social media platforms.
While the shared footage sparked debate in public opinion, it quickly drew the attention of authorities.
Ministry Launched an Investigation
Upon the footage drawing backlash, an official investigation process was initiated upon the instructions of Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu.
Inspectors were assigned to the relevant hospital in order to investigate the incident and allegations in all aspects.