North Anatolian Health and Medical Fair Begins in Samsun
The major organization carrying Samsun's surgical instrument and medical industry potential to the international arena has opened its doors to visitors.
Carrying Samsun's medical production power and health tourism potential to the international arena, the North Anatolian Health and Medical Fair and the 3rd International İkiztepe Health Summit opened their doors at the Samsun Fair and Congress Center with wide protocol participation.
Opening Program of the Fair
Organized in Samsun under the leadership of ASKON, the North Anatolian Health and Medical Fair and the 3rd International İkiztepe Health Summit took place with broad protocol participation. Starting with the screening of promotional films, the opening program broadcast a special video message from Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu addressed to the participants.
Broad Protocol Participation
Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Nurullah Okumuş, Samsun Governor Orhan Tavlı, Ondokuz Mayıs University Rector Prof. Dr. Fatma Aydın, Central Black Sea Development Agency Secretary General Mehlika Dicle, and numerous protocol members attended the opening ceremony. The ceremony concluded with ribbon-cutting and visits to the stands.
Export and Health Tourism
ASKON Samsun Branch President Ahmet Alp Doğru drew attention to the city's medical manufacturing experience and stated that they export to more than 120 countries. SASTUD President Temel Uzlu shared health tourism data, reporting that the number of tourists, which was 508 in 2017, reached 29,254 by the end of 2025.
Domestic Production and Technologies
Deputy Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Nurullah Okumuş stated that Samsun is one of Turkey's largest health and medical bases opening up to the world. Okumuş noted that there is a mobile X-ray device and a domestic heart device developed in cooperation with Aselsan, and that studies on domestic vaccine and ultrasound production are ongoing.
Visitor Information
Samsun Governor Orhan Tavlı, on the other hand, drew attention to the carrying role of the fair and the medical sector in the city's development. The fair and summit will continue to host visitors until Sunday, October 18.