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Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced the Medium Term Program 2027-2029 under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
In his statement on his social media account, Memişoğlu stated that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, they are determinedly progressing towards their "Healthy Türkiye Century" target with the understanding of health that protects, develops and produces.
Emphasizing that they will strengthen primary and preventive health services in line with the 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, Memişoğlu said:
"We will develop our home health and palliative care services with an integrated structure, make our university hospitals more effective in education, research and health service delivery, increase our domestic production capacity in vaccines, drugs, medical devices and artificial intelligence technologies, ensure financial sustainability with value-based reimbursement models, and further improve our service quality and our country's international position in health tourism.
We will continue to work non-stop for our nation, based on our citizens' access to the best health care. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the preparation of this program. May it be beneficial to our country and nation."

The Ministry of Health added the second dose of the chickenpox vaccine to the routine calendar at the 48th month and started catch-up vaccination for children between 49-72 months. While experts emphasized that the second dose is necessary to prevent the epidemic and strengthen immunity, they stated that there may be mild side effects and if there is evidence in children who have had the disease, vaccination may not be necessary.
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that primary health care services will be strengthened, local vaccines, medicines and artificial intelligence technologies will be focused on, and value-based reimbursement models will be implemented for financial sustainability.
Minister of Health Memişoğlu announced the data on combating tobacco and behavioral addictions during Public Health Week. It was stated that support was provided to millions of citizens through 1678 smoking cessation clinics and hotlines.

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu announced that, within the scope of the fight against tobacco and addiction, 376 thousand people were given counseling in 1678 smoking cessation clinics and free medication support was provided to more than 1.5 million citizens.

15-year-old Almina Çakmak, among the 5 people injured, 1 seriously and 4 slightly, in the accident that occurred on May 27, 2026, when a car out of control overturned due to rain in Devetaşı location, was treated in intensive care for 88 days and was taken to the pediatric ward 12 days ago. He can't talk or walk yet, but he can breathe, eat and drink on his own. His father, Celal Çakmak, explained the treatment process, thanked the healthcare professionals and stated that their legal fight would begin.

Child Health and Diseases Specialist Assoc. Dr. Sevil Bilir warns that focusing only on the visual when choosing shoes for children can lead to serious health problems. The correct size, wide front part, soft and flexible materials are recommended, and it is also emphasized that the shoes should be checked frequently and used shoes should not be preferred.