Latest health news from Türkiye, covering healthcare developments, public institutions, hospitals, medical professionals and major issues shaping the country’s healthcare landscape.
Are the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting Overstated? Science Confronts the Hype
Intermittent fasting has surged in popularity based on promises of effortless weight loss, cancer prevention, and cognitive protection. However, recent…
Türkiye plans mass production of domestically developed heart-lung machine
Türkiye plans to begin mass production of its domestically developed LIFELINE HLM heart-lung machine by the end of 2026 after the device entered clinical use.
Cousin fell on him, hospital visit revealed cancer
Seven-year-old Ege Birdane was taken to a hospital with abdominal pain after his cousin fell on him, leading doctors to discover a 17-centimeter tumor in his kidney.
Rare Bundgaard syndrome case reported in Turkiye after dizziness and chest pain
A 41-year-old man in Diyarbakır was diagnosed with the rare inherited heart condition Bundgaard syndrome after seeking care for dizziness, fainting and chest pain.
Trump’s childhood vaccine order draws opposition from medical groups
President Donald Trump’s order seeks major changes to U.S. childhood vaccine policy, including separating the MMR vaccine and spreading shots across visits.
Patient’s Shoulder Repaired With Tissue Taken From His Knee
Doctors in Gaziantep repaired cartilage and bone damage in the shoulder of a 37-year-old patient using healthy tissue harvested from his own knee.
West Nile Virus Cases Rise in Greece: What Is the Situation in Türkiye?
Greece reported 45 new West Nile virus cases in one week, while Türkiye has recorded infections in previous years. There is no specific antiviral treatment or approved human vaccine.
Air Ambulance Helicopter Transports 128 Patients in Türkiye
A Ministry of Health air ambulance helicopter based in Diyarbakır transported 128 patients in the first seven months of 2026, including 14 newborns, while also serving several neighboring provinces.
Blocked Leg Arteries Opened With CO₂ Angiography in Türkiye
Doctors in Antalya treated completely blocked leg arteries in a 77-year-old patient with chronic kidney disease using carbon dioxide angiography, avoiding conventional iodinated contrast.
Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country’s History
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 4,945 confirmed cases and 2,325 deaths. No confirmed Ebola case has been reported in Türkiye in current official updates.
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