According to the statement made by the Ministry of Health, approximately 12 million surgeries have been performed so far in 27 city hospitals across Türkiye.
The Ministry of Health announced that more than 455 million outpatient services have been provided and 12 million surgeries have been performed in 27 city hospitals in Türkiye to date.
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There are currently 27 city hospitals serving throughout Türkiye and the construction of 13 hospitals is continuing.
According to the statement made by the Ministry of Health, 27 city hospitals serving throughout Türkiye provide high standards of health services to citizens with their large capacity, modern infrastructure and strong medical staff.
In city hospitals, where diagnosis, treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, education and research services are brought together on the same campus, patients can access the different health services they need from the same center, thanks to the diversity of branches.
In city hospitals with a bed capacity of approximately 40 thousand, citizens are offered a high standard of treatment environment with qualified patient rooms and modern health units.
With the completion of the 13 city hospitals under construction, the total bed capacity is planned to reach approximately 56 thousand and the health service capacity will be further strengthened.
More than 455 million outpatient services were provided
On the other hand, more than 455 million outpatient services have been provided in city hospitals to date, and approximately 12 million surgeries have been performed.
While specialized and advanced surgical procedures are performed in operating rooms equipped with advanced technology, more than 85 million emergency examinations have been performed to date in city hospitals that provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Robotic surgery systems, hybrid operating rooms and advanced imaging technologies are also used in diagnosis and treatment processes in city hospitals.
It is aimed to increase the service capacity of the 13 city hospitals under construction with their advanced technology infrastructure, modern health units and patient-oriented design, and to facilitate citizens' access to comprehensive health services after their completion.
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With the completion of the 13 city hospitals under construction, the total bed capacity will reach approximately 56 thousand.
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While 27 city hospitals across Türkiye provide service with a bed capacity of approximately 40 thousand, this number is aimed to increase to 56 thousand with 13 hospitals under construction.

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