Call for Cooperation in Health Between Türkiye and the US
Visiting the United States, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu highlighted the importance of establishing a partnership between the two countries centered on health technologies and preventive medicine.
Present in the US for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu stated at the Global Business Summit in New Jersey that joining forces between Turkey and the US in the health sector would create great advantages for both sides.
Global Business Summit Contacts
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu continues his engagements in the United States, where he is visiting on the occasion of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
In this context, Minister Memişoğlu attended the Global Business Summit organized by the Turkish-American Business Association in New Jersey.
Turkey's Healthcare Infrastructure
During his speech at the summit, attention was drawn to Turkey's advanced health capacity and infrastructure.
It was stated that the country's health system, equipped with a 271,000-bed capacity, serves approximately 3 million people every day.
Advanced Technology and Production
It was conveyed that Turkey has made significant progress in recent years in preventive health services, as well as in molecular and biological fields.
It was emphasized that the country has now reached a level where it can manufacture heart-lung machines, which are among critical medical equipment.
Strategic Cooperation Opportunities
It was expressed that Turkey's and the US's different strengths in the healthcare field can complement each other perfectly.
It was noted that the US stands out in health technologies, while Turkey stands out in preventive medicine and ease of access to services.