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New regulations are being implemented for home healthcare services and access to prescribed medicines 10/14/26 5 views The Ministry of Health is launching new practices, including issuing medical reports at home and direct pharmacy pickup for medicines, to facilitate access to healthcare services for elderly and chronic patients.

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Health Volunteers Project Expands 10/14/26 4 views New period interviews and applications for the Health Volunteers Project by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, which addresses human, environmental, and animal health holistically, are ongoing.

Mandatory ID Presentation Introduced for Cigarette Sales 10/14/26 4 views Minister Memişoğlu announced that age verification will be conducted for cigarette sales and presenting a national ID card will become mandatory.

New Prescription Regulation Preparation for Patients Using Prescribed Medicines with Reports 10/14/26 5 views The Ministry of Health is preparing to launch a new system that will allow patients using prescribed medicines with medical reports to obtain their medicines directly from the pharmacy during their report periods without having to reapply to a doctor.

Period of ID Presentation in Cigarette Sales Coming Within the Scope of Anti-Tobacco Efforts 10/14/26 4 views Health Minister Memişoğlu announced that a new bill introducing the requirement of identification and Turkish ID numbers for cigarette sales will be submitted to Parliament.

Health Minister Memişoğlu's Statements on Health and Preventive Services at Quarantine Island 10/14/26 5 views Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced that Turkey is the only country providing smoking cessation medication free of charge and that midwifery support will be provided to first-time mothers.

Ministry of Health Plans to Hire 35,000 Personnel 10/13/26 4 views Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that talks with the Ministry of Finance are ongoing for the recruitment of 35,000 personnel. The staff distribution and application schedule are awaited.

New Legal Regulations Being Prepared within the Scope of Combating Tobacco Products 10/13/26 6 views Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that age verification will be conducted using Turkish ID information in tobacco product sales and indoor area regulations will be renewed.

Call for mental health and access to scientific knowledge from professional organizations 10/13/26 3 views Professional organizations in Turkey demanded rights-based policies on World Mental Health Day and reacted against access blocks imposed on scientific shares.

Mental Health Support Should Be Sought Before a Crisis Hits 10/13/26 7 views Stating that looking well does not mean being well, Spec. Dr. Fatma Arkaz emphasized that mental health support should be sought the moment one feels overwhelmed, without waiting for a crisis moment.

Health Minister Memişoğlu Announces ID Requirement for Cigarette Sales 10/13/26 4 views Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that they will introduce a mandatory ID presentation for cigarette sales as part of the fight against tobacco products.

Akdeniz University Hospital parking fees on the Parliament's agenda 10/13/26 5 views Stating that hospital parking fees are contrary to the principle of public service, a member of parliament called for the practice to be halted.