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Turkey’s new ‘high-security’ prisons raise ‘social isolation’ concerns

Turkey’s new ‘high-security’ prisons raise ‘social isolation’ concerns

Prolonged social isolation may cause mental and physical health issues, warns the Ankara Medical Chamber.

30 October 2023

‘Poverty is a public health problem’

ANKARA MEDICAL CHAMBER

‘Poverty is a public health problem’

Amid increasing economic problems and poverty in Turkey, the Ankara Medical Chamber held a press conference about poverty, which drives the health and healthcare system away from a state of complete wellness, and its effects on health.

28 February 2022

‘1,941 arrested, convicted children in Turkey with their rights, needs disregarded’

ANKARA MEDICAL CHAMBER

‘1,941 arrested, convicted children in Turkey with their rights, needs disregarded’

The Ankara Medical Chamber has made a statement about the situation of children in Turkey’s prisons and underlined that the conditions that “push” children to crime must be improved first.

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

The Ankara Medical Chamber and the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Ankara Branch have urged the authorities to announce the COVID-19 vaccination rates of prisoners and prison personnel in Turkey.

1 September 2021

COVID-19: 'Situation in Ankara’s intensive care units is alarming’

ANKARA MEDICAL CHAMBER

COVID-19: 'Situation in Ankara’s intensive care units is alarming’

According to a recent statement by the Ankara Medical Chamber, there are no vacancies left in the intensive care units of hospitals in the capital city and patients are kept waiting in emergency rooms for days.

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

Police intervention against health workers in Ankara

A group of health workers from Ankara City Hospital applauded in protest for their employee personal rights. Police intervened into the protest, detaining several health workers. The detained have been released later in the day.

22 January 2021

‘On what basis were AKP politicians vaccinated out of turn?’

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

‘On what basis were AKP politicians vaccinated out of turn?’

Members of the AKP’s Central Executive Board were vaccinated though it had not yet been their turn. Then, Health Minister “invited” some officials and politicians to be vaccinated. Dr. Karakoç says, “Vaccination must be done according to WHO criteria.”

15 January 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Ankara Medical Chamber: Release Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp

Ankara Medical Chamber has made a statement about the arrest of Dr. Gökalp, the High Honorary Board member and former Central Council member of Turkish Medical Association: “His arrest is used to oppress professional organizations.”

25 December 2020

‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’

‘1,072 health workers diagnosed with COVID-19 in Ankara’

In a joint statement held by Ankara Medical Chamber, Ankara Dentists’ Chamber and SES Union Ankara Branch, it has been underlined that all health workers need to be vaccinated against flu free of charge and without delay as it is influenza season.

27 October 2020

Ankara Medical Chamber probes sexist remarks of physician Edizer

HE CALLED ON MEN TO ‘TAKE 2ND WIVES’

Ankara Medical Chamber probes sexist remarks of physician Edizer

Ankara Medical Chamber has announced that it has launched an investigation against physician Ali Edizer, who has been dismissed over his call on men to “take second spouses as it is allowed by Islam”.

‘Outbreak is coming on us like a tsunami’

‘Outbreak is coming on us like a tsunami’

We have spoken with İstanbul Medical Chamber Chair Prof. Pınar Saip and Ankara Medical Chamber Chair Dr. Ali Karakoç regarding what needs to be done against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak before it is too late.

16 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey begins distributing hydroxychloroquine to homes in capital city amid bed shortage

ANKARA MEDICAL CHAMBER

Turkey begins distributing hydroxychloroquine to homes in capital city amid bed shortage

Even people who had contact with patients are prescribed hydroxychloroquine and favipiravir regardless of their Covid-19 test results, according to the medical chamber.

10 September 2020

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

Ankara Medical Chamber: 693 health workers infected with COVID-19

In a recent statement by the Ankara Medical Chamber, it has been announced that the number of health workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 so far has increased to 693 in the capital city.

3 September 2020

‘Before we lose lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, too…’

‘Before we lose lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, too…’

Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch has released a statement regarding the death of death fasting lawyer Timtik, calling on everyone to “take a stance against the government’s attitude” before death fasting lawyer Ünsal loses his life, too.

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Coronavirus intensive care units out of capacity in Turkey's capital, says medical chamber

Over the past two months, the country has seen a sharp increase in the need for intensive care for Covid-19 patients.

Physician who legitimized the feminicide of Şule Çet dismissed from profession

Physician who legitimized the feminicide of Şule Çet dismissed from profession

Ankara Medical Chamber has dismissed Forensic Medicine Specialist Dr. Aydın from the profession for 6 months. In Şule Çet case, he said, “If a woman agrees to have a drink with a man in solitude, it means she consents to sexual intercourse.”

Ankara Medical Chamber: Testing of Health Workers Stopped After Some Tested Positive

Ankara Medical Chamber: Testing of Health Workers Stopped After Some Tested Positive

Authorities stopped tests after nine emergency workers tested positive for coronavirus, according to the chamber.

Ankara Medical Chamber: 106 People Died at Ankara Bombing

Ankara Medical Chamber: 106 People Died at Ankara Bombing

Ankara Medical Chamber updated the death toll of Ankara Massacre: 106 people died, 89 people in the hospitals are wounded.

15 October 2015