Problems and Future of Family Health Centers Are Being Discussed
Dr. Ahmet Mehlepçi, Chairman of the Unity and Solidarity Union, emphasized that Family Health Centers are facing serious problems such as high rent increases, earthquake risks, and urban transformation.
Family Health Centers, which are the backbone of preventive health services across Turkey, are struggling with multifaceted crises such as rising rents, earthquake risks, urban transformation, and staff shortages.
Core Problems Faced by FHCs
Family Health Centers in Turkey are facing many critical risks ranging from physical conditions to rental expenses, earthquake safety, and staff shortages.
New Investments and Closed Centers
Despite the Ministry of Health's new FHC projects, it is stated that the prevention of existing centers going out of service due to urban transformation and property sales is necessary.
Earthquake Risk and Infrastructure Deficiencies
While studies show that a significant portion of the buildings are old, it is stated that centers in some regions continue to provide services in containers.
Rent Burden and Emphasis on Commercial Enterprise
It is pointed out that family physicians facing high rent increases are in a difficult situation and that FHCs are not commercial enterprises.