Health

Health news and explainers for Türkiye: the public hospital system and MHRS appointments, SGK and health insurance for foreign residents, health tourism regulation and Health Ministry updates.

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Explainer: How to book a public hospital appointment in Türkiye with MHRS

Türkiye's central appointment system, MHRS, handles bookings for state and city hospitals and family physicians by phone, website and app.

Turkey Daily News

Explainer: How Türkiye regulates health tourism and what it means for patients

Authorization certificates, mandatory complication insurance and the HealthTürkiye portal are at the heart of the rules for clinics and agencies…

Turkey Daily News

Explainer: How health insurance works for foreign residents in Türkiye

Most residence permits require valid health cover. Here is how private policies, SGK's general health insurance and the one-year rule…

Turkey Daily News
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