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Turkish Medical Association: Health Minister should either publish data transparently or resign

Turkish Medical Association: Health Minister should either publish data transparently or resign

After Minister Koca admitted that they had only been reporting symptomatic cases, the TTB has called on the ministry for transparency.

Turkey admits not announcing number of all Covid-19 cases

Turkey admits not announcing number of all Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Health has only been publishing the number of symptomatic cases, Minister Fahrettin Koca has said.

Support for Turkish Medical Association after Erdoğan ally targets doctors

Support for Turkish Medical Association after Erdoğan ally targets doctors

The Nationalist Movement Party chair called the government to shut down the association over its protest of the Ministry of Health.

18 September 2020

Health workers protesting for their deceased colleagues all across Turkey

COVID-19

Health workers protesting for their deceased colleagues all across Turkey

A moment of silence has been observed in memory of the health workers who have lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in several provinces of Turkey, including İstanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Mersin, Hatay, Antep, Adana and Eskişehir.

17 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association: We stand by our words, we are on our duty

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has responded to the targeting remarks of MHP Chair Bahçeli in a written statement: “The TTB and physicians will keep on fulfilling their responsibilities today and tomorrow, just as they did in the past.”

17 September 2020

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli: Turkish Medical Association must be closed

MHP Chair Bahçeli has targeted the TTB for protesting the pandemic management in Turkey and pressing for more effective measures. “It must be closed and a legal action must be taken against its executives,” he has claimed.

17 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association: No epidemic can be prevented with individual efforts

Turkish Medical Association: No epidemic can be prevented with individual efforts

The association has launched a campaign titled, "You can't manage, we are burning out," calling on the government to increase measures amid a new coronavirus surge.

16 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association: You cannot manage the pandemic, we are burning out

COVID-19

Turkish Medical Association: You cannot manage the pandemic, we are burning out

In an attempt to raise awareness about the COVID-19 outbreak and call on the authorities to step up measures, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has declared September 14-18 the “Week of You Cannot Manage it, We are Burning out.”

15 September 2020

COVID-19: Turkish Medical Association met Minister of Health Koca

COVID-19: Turkish Medical Association met Minister of Health Koca

Meeting Minister of Health Koca amid increasing numbers of cases and fatalities, TTB Chair Adıyaman has said, “We told him that the numbers on daily coronavirus table are completely different. We will continue announcing the data we receive.”

4 September 2020

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

COVID-19

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council Chair Prof. Adıyaman has addressed an open letter to Health Minister Koca and expressed TTB’s demand to meet him in person to discuss the steps to be taken to prevent COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

The Ministry only announces patients with a positive PCR test, the TTB notes.

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

Turkish Medical Association says Covid-19 contact tracing, surveillance almost stopped

The association has stated that those who had contact with Covid-19 patients should be tested.

WHO: Turkey has eight candidate vaccines for Covid-19

WHO: Turkey has eight candidate vaccines for Covid-19

The Turkish Medical Association has criticized the Ministry of Health over its silence on vaccine studies in the country.

Turkish Medical Association statement on Health Ministry’s ‘COVID-19 Situation Report’

Turkish Medical Association statement on Health Ministry’s ‘COVID-19 Situation Report’

Releasing a written statement, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that the “COVID-19 Situation Report” of the Health Ministry has shown that the outbreak has evolved into a more problematic process in Turkey.

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

İstanbul is still a center like Wuhan, warns Turkish Medical Association

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has noted that “premature reopening” amid COVID-19 pandemic is leading to alarming consequences in Turkey. “İstanbul is still a center like China’s Wuhan,” the TTB has warned.

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Not Under Control Yet

As the government continues to ease measures, the association says it is too early to say that the epidemic has been taken under control.

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Outbreak is Not Yet Over, We are Concerned About "Normalization" Process'

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has expressed concerns over normalization in Turkey amid COVID-19 pandemic. “Schools, factories and workplaces need to observe necessary protective measures,” the TTB has noted.

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

Turkish Medical Association: Outbreak Still Continues, Postpone Entrance Exams

In a statement released by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), it has been noted that the university and high school entrance exams scheduled for late June need to be postponed until the coronavirus outbreak is completely taken under control.

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

A draft report on Covid-19 in Turkey was sent to The New England Journal of Medicine but then withdrawn.

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey's Use of Hydroxychloroquine Comes Under Scrutiny After WHO Halts Trial

Turkey has been using the malaria drug for all Covid-19 patients and should disclose data about their situations, the Turkish Medical Association has said.

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

The association's Covid-19 Advisory and Monitoring Committee has released its second monthly report on the coronavirus pandemic.

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

Covid-19 Normalization Shouldn't be Dictated by 'Market Pressure,' Says Medical Association

With the drop in new cases and fatalities, the government has eased some measures for the pandemic.

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Ministry Moves to Impose Control on Covid-19 Studies, Says Turkish Medical Association

Scientists have to obtain permission from the ministry to conduct studies and access data, except those who participate in a project backed by the ministry, says the Turkish Medical Association.

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

TTB: Doctor's Cause of Death Recorded as 'Pneumonia' Despite Getting Covid-19 Treatment

The Turkish Medical Association previously stated that patients who died without a positive coronavirus test were not included in the Ministry of Health's official death toll.

3,474 Health Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19, Says Turkish Medical Association

3,474 Health Workers Tested Positive for COVID-19, Says Turkish Medical Association

According to a report by Turkish Medical Association (TTB), 3,474 health workers, 38 percent of whom are physicians, have tested positive for COVID-19. In İstanbul, 2,005 health workers, including 960 physicians, have been diagnosed with the virus.

Turkish Medical Association: Turkey Does Not Report All Covid-19 Deaths

Turkish Medical Association: Turkey Does Not Report All Covid-19 Deaths

The Health Ministry doesn't report Covid-19 deaths according to WHO codes, hence there is no parallel between the numbers of cases and deaths, according to the association.

‘It is not Enough to Say “Stay Home”, A Serious Isolation is Necessary’

CORONAVIRUS

‘It is not Enough to Say “Stay Home”, A Serious Isolation is Necessary’

We have asked İstanbul Medical Chamber Chair Prof. Dr. Pınar Saip and Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Vice Chair Prof. Dr. Ali Çerkezoğlu whether a mandatory quarantine is necessary in Turkey amid COVID-19 pandemic.

2 April 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Turkish Medical Association: Hospitals Shouldn't Charge Fees for Covid-19 Treatment

Turkish Medical Association: Hospitals Shouldn't Charge Fees for Covid-19 Treatment

The association has sent a letter to the Ministry of Health and the Social Security Institution.

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

The organizations have launched a petition requesting seven measures to be implemented to protect health workers and disadvantaged groups.

‘Healthcare Providers Still Working Without Masks in Turkey’

TTB REPORT ON HEALTH WORKERS

‘Healthcare Providers Still Working Without Masks in Turkey’

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that healthcare workers are still having serious shortage of personal protective equipments such as masks, gloves and gowns amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 Spread All Around Turkey Because of Government's Mistakes

Turkish Medical Association: Covid-19 Spread All Around Turkey Because of Government's Mistakes

The country has now lost the opportunity to implement a country-wide quarantine, the association has said.

Does the New Coronavirus Medicine Work? 'We'll See by Trying,' Says Professor

Does the New Coronavirus Medicine Work? 'We'll See by Trying,' Says Professor

Turkey has imported the "Favipiravir" drug from China and distributed it to hospitals to be used in the treatment of Covid-19.

25 March 2020 Ayça Söylemez

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