Turkey’s Health Minister Announces Major Hospital Network Expansion
Turkish Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has announced extensive plans to expand the country’s healthcare infrastructure, including the construction of several new city hospitals and other health facilities across Turkey. Speaking to Star.com.tr, the minister stated the goal is to continue what he describes as a “health revolution” that has seen significant investment in the hospital network over the past 24 years.
Currently, Turkey operates 27 city hospitals. Memişoğlu revealed that 11 additional hospitals are under construction, with the government aiming to complete approximately six of these by the end of this year. Furthermore, about 10 other hospitals are in various stages of project design and tender processes, indicating a sustained commitment to expanding the nation’s hospital capacity.
A central project in this expansion is the Sancaktepe City Hospital in Istanbul, planned to house 4,050 beds and become Europe’s largest. In addition to Sancaktepe, concrete plans for new hospitals are also underway in the provinces of Izmir, Muğla, Tokat, and Konya. These regional expansions reflect a strategy to strengthen healthcare services across different parts of the country.
Minister Memişoğlu also outlined ambitious targets for the current year. Following the commissioning of 30 new hospitals last year, the objective for this year is to open 60 hospitals across Turkey, including the new city hospitals. This marks a significant acceleration in the pace of launching new health facilities, which, if achieved, will dramatically increase the country' s total hospital capacity and enhance emergency medical services and general patient care.
Source: Star
