Health in Turkey

The healthcare system in Turkey has seen substantial improvements since the implementation of the Health Transformation Program (HTP) in 2003, which sought to expand access to healthcare services and increase efficiency and equity in service delivery under the motto "Health for All." The program established the General Health Insurance Scheme, primarily financed through contributions from employers, employees, and the government via the Social Security Institution, resulting in near-universal health coverage. While overall health indicators such as life expectancy and child mortality have improved, regional disparities and challenges in reproductive health persist. As of 2023, Turkey does not conduct systematic health impact assessments, and its performance in fulfilling the right to health—particularly reproductive health—lags behind international expectations relative to its income level.

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