Reaction to Rent Increases in Family Health Centers in Elazığ
The increase in the rents of family health centers by up to 350 percent by the Elazığ Provincial Health Directorate was met with backlash among physicians.
Rent increases of up to 350 percent in some Family Health Centers in Elazığ have drawn strong reactions from family physicians in the region.
Rent Increases Draw Backlash
Unusually high increases in the rent prices of some Family Health Centers in Elazığ caused a backlash among family physicians.
The unilateral and exorbitant rent increases were reflected upon some family physicians without written notification.
Legal Action from the Union
Dr. Ahmet Mehlepçi, Chairman of the Unity and Solidarity Union, announced that the rent prices of some FHCs were increased by up to 350 percent by the Elazığ Provincial Health Directorate.
Stating that the increases in question have begun to be examined legally, Dr. Mehlepçi stated that the Unity and Solidarity Union has launched an investigation into the matter.
Warning on Impact on Services
It was pointed out that practices that will make the expenses of FHCs unsustainable could directly affect not only the employees but also citizens' access to primary healthcare services.