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Court rules for removal of Turkish Medical Association leadership in ‘chemical warfare’ case

Court rules for removal of Turkish Medical Association leadership in ‘chemical warfare’ case

The case stemmed from association chair Korur-Fincancı’s claims that Turkey might have used chemical weapons against the PKK in its cross-border operations.

1 December 2023

Letter from Turkish Medical Association to Israeli Medical Association

Letter from Turkish Medical Association to Israeli Medical Association

"There should be unhindered access of medical and humanitarian aid to those in need, irrespective of their location or affiliation. Local healthcare providers should be encouraged to provide care without discrimination to all individuals affected by the conflict."

17 October 2023

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

UN has provided aid to two million people in Turkey after quakes, says spokesperson

Some six million people are either in temporary shelters or have migrated to regions outside of the earthquake zone following devastating February earthquakes.

'Sheltering problems, outbreak risk continue in earthquake zone'

'Sheltering problems, outbreak risk continue in earthquake zone'

Failure to meet water and toilet needs and lack of disinfection amid insect density increase the risk of an outbreak in the region, according to the Turkish Medical Association.

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

The selling of the tents violated the principles of the Red Crescent and human rights law, the TTB argued.

Turkish Medical Association raises public health concerns in quake-hit region

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Turkish Medical Association raises public health concerns in quake-hit region

Poor sheltering conditions and insufficient access to drinking water and sanitation exacerbate public health problems, with several types of diseases frequently seen, the association has warned.

24 February 2023

Court sentences Şebnem Korur-Fincancı for 'terror propaganda,' orders her release

Court sentences Şebnem Korur-Fincancı for 'terror propaganda,' orders her release

The head of the Turkish Medical Association was facing up to seven years in prison because of her remarks about alleged chemical weapon use in Türkiye's cross-border military operations.

11 January 2023 Ruken Tuncel

'Terror' investigation into Turkish Medical Association executives

'Terror' investigation into Turkish Medical Association executives

The association's head was arrested for "terror propaganda." The new investigation targets all the top executives of the TTB.

27 December 2022

TTB to Iran Medical Council: 'Death Sentence should be abolished'

TTB to Iran Medical Council: 'Death Sentence should be abolished'

Medical Association of Türkiye has sent a letter to the chairperson of Iran Medical Council Raishzahed and called for execution of doctor Hamid Qarahasanlou to be stopped.

14 December 2022

Draft bill targets vocal medical group after leader’s arrest

Draft bill targets vocal medical group after leader’s arrest

The strained relations between the Turkish Medical Association reached a breaking point last month, when its chair Korur-Fincancı commented on the allegations that Türkiye had used chemical weapons against the PKK.

28 November 2022 Idil Karsit

American Medical Association calls for action for Prof. Korur-Fincancı

American Medical Association calls for action for Prof. Korur-Fincancı

Korur-Fincancı, head of the Turkish Medical Association, was arrested after her comments about the chemical warfare allegations against Türkiye.

22 November 2022

Medical Association of Germany calling for release of Turkish Medical Association chair

Medical Association of Germany calling for release of Turkish Medical Association chair

Medical Association of Germany and the medical unions in Berlin, Hessen and Hamburg, the medical peace organization (IPPNW), the Democratic Doctors Association and the union of medical students in Germany have requested that Prof. Dr. Şebnem Korur-Fincancı be released.

8 November 2022

Record-high number of doctors seek emigration from Türkiye in 2022

Record-high number of doctors seek emigration from Türkiye in 2022

The number of doctors applying for a "document of good conduct" increased 40-fold over a decade, according to the Turkish Medical Association.

1 November 2022

Turkish Medical Association chair remanded in custody over 'chemical attack' statement

Turkish Medical Association chair remanded in custody over 'chemical attack' statement

Korur-Fincancı has been charged with "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

27 October 2022

Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks

Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Turkish Medical Association head over 'chemical attack' remarks

The president signaled new legislation concerning professional organizations, and his ally called for the revocation of the citizenship of the chair of the doctor's group.

25 October 2022

Doctors, health workers go on strike across Turkey after murder of cardiologist

Doctors, health workers go on strike across Turkey after murder of cardiologist

In İstanbul, police prevented doctors' march and pushed them with their shields.

'Seven doctors leave Turkey every day'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SECRETARY-GENERAL

'Seven doctors leave Turkey every day'

The number of doctors leaving the country increases every year. Some 1,405 doctors left the country in 2021. This year, it is expected to be much higher.

23 May 2022 Sevcan Sinoplu

‘Pandemic is not over, 11,565 people died in 2.5 months’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Pandemic is not over, 11,565 people died in 2.5 months’

The TTB has released a statement about the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey, underlining that personal protective measures such as wearing masks and maintaining hygiene and social distancing should remain in place.

Turkey: 10 physicians died as a result of violence in healthcare in 20 years

Turkey: 10 physicians died as a result of violence in healthcare in 20 years

Press statements have been held by healthcare workers across Turkey on the occasion of “Day of Struggle Against Violence in Healthcare”.

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Five labor and occupational organizations have released a joint statement and announced that this year’s Labor Day celebration will take place in Maltepe Square in İstanbul.

‘Without strict measures in place, COVID-19 outbreak may intensify again’

REPORT ON 2ND YEAR OF PANDEMIC

‘Without strict measures in place, COVID-19 outbreak may intensify again’

Speaking at the press conference of the Turkish Medical Association, physicians have underlined that COVID-19 risk is still in place for the unvaccinated, warning that strict measures should be implemented.

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR

Open letter by Turkish Medical Association: War is a public health problem

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the TTB has addressed an open letter to the World Medical Association and Standing Committee of European Doctors: “War and armed clashes going on in Ukraine must immediately end”.

'In a first in my 64 years of professional life, my white gown was covered in mud'

DR. ERDİNÇ KÖKSAL

'In a first in my 64 years of professional life, my white gown was covered in mud'

Having fallen on the ground during the police intervention against physicians in Taksim on March 14 Doctor’s Day, retired physician Dr. Erdinç Köksal gave his gown covered in mud during the intervention to the İstanbul Medical Chamber as a gift.

Security directorate files a complaint against TTB Chair, TTB responds with a statement

Security directorate files a complaint against TTB Chair, TTB responds with a statement

The Turkish Medical Association has made a statement about the criminal complaint filed by the Counterrorism Department against its chair Prof. Korur Fincancı: “They cannot tarnish our reputation based on unlawful accusations”.

Physicians find ruling AKP's draft law on violence in healthcare ‘insufficient’

Physicians find ruling AKP's draft law on violence in healthcare ‘insufficient’

The Legal Bureau of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has released a written statement and said, “Even though the TTB’s recommendations regarding violence in healthcare are partly included in the draft law, it is not sufficient”.

'Our demands are still ignored,' says the Turkish Medical Association

'Our demands are still ignored,' says the Turkish Medical Association

The TTB has thanked the healthcare workers and physicians who joined the 2-day strike and said, “The statements made by the President yesterday have shown that our demands are still being ignored”.

Second day of health workers’ strike: ‘We struggle for our labor, rights, right to health’

Second day of health workers’ strike: ‘We struggle for our labor, rights, right to health’

Upon the call of professional medical organizations and labor unions, healthcare workers halted work in a strike action across Turkey again.

88 percent of physicians are members of TTB, which is targeted by nationalist party head

88 percent of physicians are members of TTB, which is targeted by nationalist party head

The Turkish Medical Association is under the constitutional guarantee and it is a public association founded with law bearing the Number 6023. 88 percent (100,000) of the country’s physicians are members of the TTB.

MHP Chair Bahçeli targets Turkish Medical Association, again

MHP Chair Bahçeli targets Turkish Medical Association, again

Nationalist Movement Party leader Devlet Bahçeli has argued that the TTB is “a small minority who leads citizens to fear when the COVID-19 disease intensifies, fuels concerns and opens Turkey’s medical institutions to debate”.

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

Turkish Medical Association: This intervention is against our profession

The Turkish Medical Association has released a statement about 89-year-old Dr. Erdinç Köksal, who fell to the ground during the police violence against physicians who wanted to lay a wreath on Taksim Square on March 14 Doctor’s Day.

Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’

Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’

Healthcare workers will be on strike today, on March 14 Doctor’s Day, and tomorrow. Before this country-wide two-day strike, they protested in İstanbul’s Kadıköy and also addressed Health Minister Fahrettin Koca’s letter to physicians.

‘Pandemic is not over, dangerous new variants are inevitable’

AFTER 2 YEARS WITH COVID-19

‘Pandemic is not over, dangerous new variants are inevitable’

Prof. Vedat Bulut: “Only 54 percent of the world population have been vaccinated; for this reason, new variants will come up in the upcoming months and years, this is inevitable.”

11 March 2022 Ruken Tuncel

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