Turkish health system’s troubles will stay a hot topic
Friday, September 16, 2022
Significance
Government parties recently blocked opposition moves to hold a parliamentary debate on attacks on health workers. The government is proud of its heath policies, but the system is showing signs of stress.
Impacts
- Health service morale will remain low.
- Turkey's catch-up with developed-country health indicators could end.
- Demand for some private health services and top-up insurance policies may increase.