Istanbul's healthcare system carried out 130 million medical examinations in the first six months of 2026, with public hospitals accounting for 88% of all consultations, according to Istanbul Provincial Health Director Dr. Abdullah Emre Güner.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Güner said the figures reflect the strength of Türkiye's public healthcare system, while emphasizing the need for greater use of primary healthcare services to ensure patients receive treatment at the appropriate level of care.
"We have already conducted 130 million medical examinations in the first six months of 2026. Of these, 88% were performed by public hospitals. This is a reflection of our strong healthcare model," Güner said.
He said Istanbul provides healthcare services to patients from around the world, with international patients choosing the city for a wide range of specialties, including aesthetic and plastic surgery, general surgery, orthopedics and oncology.
Güner said healthcare services are being delivered in line with Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu's "Protective, Productive and Development-Oriented Health Model," emphasizing that preventive healthcare remains the ministry's top priority.
