1,400 people admitted to hospitals, warning issued for drinking water

Hospitals in the city center of Tokat experienced a surge in patient numbers due to complaints of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain that began on the evening of the day before yesterday. Following the initial reports among children, the number of patients reached approximately 1,300 to 1,400 as adults also began seeking medical care. Following these developments, Tokat Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu and Tokat Public Health Services President Dr. İhsan Canbolat held a press conference to inform the public.

"No irregularities found in water samples"

Tokat Mayor Yazıcıoğlu stated that the drinking water throughout the city is regularly inspected by Provincial Health Directorate teams, saying, "Our drinking water in Tokat is always inspected by the Provincial Health Directorate teams. Drinking water samples taken from all corners of our city are analyzed regularly. No changes in odor or color have been detected in observational checks of the drinking water. Even during periods of heavy rainfall, no change in drinking water quality has been detected. In the test results conducted most recently on October 5, 2026, no irregularities were found. I kindly request that our citizens act cautiously and boil the water before use for a temporary period until the test results are announced. During this time, there may be a slight odor in the drinking water due to chlorination. I kindly request that our citizens follow our official institutions for accurate information," he said.

"15 of our patients are receiving inpatient treatment"

Tokat Public Health Services President Dr. İhsan Canbolat stated that the hospital admissions began with children and that similar complaints were later seen in adults. Canbolat said, "Initially, our pediatric patients presented with complaints of nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Later, similar complaints were seen in our adult patients. We currently have 15 patients receiving inpatient treatment. The general health status of all of them is good. The total number of admissions, which began around 21:00 last night, is around 1,300 to 1,400. However, as the process is ongoing, these numbers may vary," he stated.

Investigations into drinking water continue

Authorities reported that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the health complaints. While the final analysis results regarding the drinking water have not yet been finalized, citizens have been asked to boil tap water before consumption as a precaution and to follow the statements of official institutions.