healthcare

Turkish Medical Association’s report on healthcare in Diyarbakır

Translated from Turkish by Translators for justice

Source: http://www.ttb.org.tr/images/stories/haberler/file/DIYARBAKIR_AHK_15_OCAK.pdf

January 15th, 2016

“Don’t turn family healthcare centers numbered 2 and 3 in Bağlar, Diyarbakır into police stations, let the family health centers re-open!”

IMPRESSIONS OF DIYARBAKIR BY THE TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

FAMILY MEDICS BRANCH

 

INTRODUCTION

The climate of violence ongoing in areas such as Diyarbakir, Sirnak, Cizre, Nusaybin, Silopi, Dargecit deeply upsets medics such as myself, as it does to all sections of society. (more…)

KOBANÊ: A CRY FOR MEDICAL HELP FROM A PHYSICIAN IN SURUÇ

08.10.2014
Translation from Turkish by translators for justice
Source: http://www.bianet.org/bianet/saglik/158996-suruc-tan-bir-hekimin-cigligi

Prof. Dr. Cem Terzi*

The following report covers the top items of urgency that need to be addressed based on day-long observation and volunteer work at Suruç State Hospital.

1- The dreaded street clashes in Kobanê have started, resulting in a significant surge in the number of injuries and casualties. Around 10 corpses have been brought to the hospital today. The number of heavily injured who were treated here and then referred to either Şanlıurfa or Diyarbakır is around 60. Notably, injured civilians have been admitted in the evening. We might encounter a more severe situation tomorrow and in the upcoming days.

2- It is of utmost importance that as a community of physicians, we should call out to political authorities both in Turkey and around the world to take action in order to prevent a massacre in Kobanê. In this respect, an initiative by Turkish Medical Association (TTB) and the Union of Health and Social Service Workers (SES) should have priority over any healthcare they will provide.

3- A field hospital should urgently be established between the border and Suruç, including an operation room and an intensive care unit. This is the only way some of the injured could survive. As an example; an 18-year-old individual with femoral fracture died of hemorrhage during transporation. Some of the casualties could have been saved if on-site treatment could be provided. (more…)