More Than 12 Million People Reached Through the National Health Literacy Action Plan
Millions of citizens were provided with accurate information through educational and field activities conducted across the country within the framework of the action plan.
Within the scope of the National Health Literacy Action Plan implemented by the Ministry of Health, direct access was provided to 12,182,293 people through activities carried out across 81 provinces.
Public Health Week and Vaccination Services
The third-day theme of Public Health Week was designated as 'Protect Your Health Through Vaccination,' and childhood immunization programs were addressed.
Vaccination services aim to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases in infants and children and to protect public health.
Developments in the Updated National Vaccination Schedule
The National Vaccination Schedule is regularly updated by taking scientific developments and societal needs into consideration.
In this context, the administration of the Tdap vaccine to pregnant women has been initiated, and the transition has been made from the five-component combination vaccine to the six-component combination vaccine.
Objectives of the National Health Literacy Action Plan
The National Health Literacy Action Plan is being implemented between 2025 and 2028 with the aim of ensuring citizens access accurate health information.
Various strategies are implemented within the framework of the plan for disease prevention and the development of healthy lifestyle habits.
Combating Misinformation and Disseminating Information
Combating false and misleading information to spread accurate health knowledge in society is among the primary objectives.
It is planned to establish literacy standards in health services and increase the approach level of healthcare workers.
Field Activities Conducted in 81 Provinces
Large audiences were reached through training, seminars, information booths, and field awareness activities conducted across all 81 provinces in Turkey.
As a result of these direct informational activities, it was reported that a total of 12,182,293 people were reached.
Areas Reaching Different Segments of Society
Information activities were organized in various venues such as schools, healthcare institutions, public education centers, and mosques.
Barracks, prisons, nursing homes, children's homes, youth centers, and shopping malls were also among the areas of operation.