New appointments in healthcare: Process begins for 17,000 personnel

Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu provided information regarding healthcare personnel appointments during a press conference held at the Samsun Governor's Office.

Regarding the matter, Memişoğlu stated, "We have friends waiting for appointments. We are carrying out a second appointment program in September. We had planned to recruit a total of 35,000 non-physician healthcare personnel in 2025. We recruited 18,000 of them in the middle of the year, and we have completed the planning for the remaining 17,000 and submitted it to the Presidency as of this month. Their announcements will be made as soon as possible. With our planning and our new colleagues, we will hopefully provide much better healthcare services in 2026."

The Minister of Health also provided information about efforts regarding healthy living and preventive services, stating, "As the Ministry of Health, our goal is to provide service not only with treatment but with a health vision that protects and produces. There are currently four healthy living centers in Samsun, and we have planned five more. We will renovate family health centers and open at least 10 new centers."

Inviting society to stay away from harmful habits, Memişoğlu said, "One should stay away from addictions and harmful substances such as cigarettes and alcohol, and we must protect our bodies by moving and eating well. Our citizens who smoke should show their willpower; as healthcare professionals, we are ready to provide all kinds of assistance. Our smoking cessation programs continue in our healthy living centers and hospitals. Get rid of these bad habits for both your own body and public health."

News Source: İHA