
Social Security Institution (SGK) announced that it covered a total of 7 billion 431 million liras of health expenditure for examination, analysis, medicine and medical device expenses of children with leukemia in the first 7 months of the year, and 112 medicines were within the scope of reimbursement.
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SGK is the main public institution that finances the treatment processes of children with leukemia.
In the statement made by the Social Security Institution (SGK), it was stated that the examination, analysis and treatment processes of children with leukemia were supported.
In the statement, it was reported that a total of 7 billion 431 million lira of health expenditure was financed in the 7 months of the year, including 4 billion 209 million lira for examination and treatment expenses, 3 billion 204 million lira for medicines, and 18 million lira for medical devices.
In addition, it was noted in the statement that 112 drugs used during the treatment phase were covered within the scope of reimbursement.

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