When will family physicians go on strike, why are community health centers on strike? Are community health centers open today?
Citizens want to know whether community health centers are open and if family physicians will go on strike. Those planning to visit community health centers for procedures such as getting prescriptions or examinations are seeking information on whether the work stoppage expected this week will disrupt health services. As questions like "Are community health centers on strike or closed this week? Will family physicians stop working?" remain on the agenda, citizens are concerned about access to healthcare services.
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As of January 6, 2025, the question "Are community health centers on strike?" is among the prominent topics on the agenda, and citizens are concerned about whether they will be able to receive healthcare services. People who have appointments with family physicians and plan to have an examination are wondering whether community health centers are open or closed.
Family Health Centers (ASM) staff, including family physicians, will carry out a 5-day work stoppage. Healthcare workers at the secondary and tertiary levels will also support this action. Healthcare personnel at the secondary and tertiary levels will hold a one-day work stoppage on Wednesday, January 8.
Family physicians will hold a press statement in front of provincial health directorates tomorrow. On Wednesday, January 8, press statements will be held at major hospitals.
WHY ARE FAMILY PHYSICIANS ON STRIKE?
The new "Family Medicine Payment and Contract Regulation" implemented by the Ministry of Health has caused a reaction among family physicians. It is stated that this regulation, which is prepared based on performance, increases the workload and leads to loss of rights. The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) announced that it has decided to stop work between January 6-10 in order to protect professional dignity and demand better working conditions.
ARE FAMILY PHYSICIANS OPEN TODAY (MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025)?
The work stoppage, which will begin today (January 6, 2025), will be carried out in 81 provinces and will continue until the end of working hours on Friday, January 10.
ARE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS CLOSED?
According to the statement made by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), family physicians will be on strike between January 6-10, 2025. For this reason, community health centers will not provide service and will be closed during the specified dates. Community health centers are expected to resume service as of January 10, 2025.