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Turkish government drafts 1-year paid maternity leave policy

Lifestyle

1 min read

The Turkish government is drafting legislation that would significantly extend paid maternity leave for working mothers to one year, positioning the country among global leaders in family support policies.

Türkiye bans elective C-sections at medical centers in new health regulations

Lifestyle

7 min read

Ministry of Health introduces regulations prohibiting planned cesarean sections without medical necessity at medical centers as part of broader efforts to encourage natural births

Türkiye bans elective C-sections at medical centers in new health regulations Image

Erdogan advocates for natural birth over cesarean section, says it's better for women

Nation

6 min read

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday inaugurated the Bagcilar Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Istanbul, using the event to highlight major healthcare improvements in Türkiye’s healthcare system over the past two decades.

Erdogan advocates for natural birth over cesarean section, says it's better for women Image

Why are Turks heavy smokers? Historical look at tobacco consumption

Nation

7 min read

In the latest analysis of smoking rates globally, Türkiye has one of the highest number of smokers in the world.

Why are Turks heavy smokers? Historical look at tobacco consumption Image

3,800 people hospitalized due to devastating sandstorm in Iraq Image

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3,800 people hospitalized due to devastating sandstorm in Iraq

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Asbestos concerns erupt during urban transformation on Istanbul’s Bagdat Avenue Image

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Asbestos concerns erupt during urban transformation on Istanbul’s Bagdat Avenue

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Medical tourism in Türkiye hits record 2 million visitors Image

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Medical tourism in Türkiye hits record 2 million visitors

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Global vaccine trust declines, Türkiye sees surge in unvaccinated children Image

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Global vaccine trust declines, Türkiye sees surge in unvaccinated children

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Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Sydney triggers panic, health warning Image

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Outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Sydney triggers panic, health warning

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China launches clinical trials for its first mpox vaccine Image

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China launches clinical trials for its first mpox vaccine

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Mass poisonings spark debate over food safety standards in Türkiye, experts warn Image

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Mass poisonings spark debate over food safety standards in Türkiye, experts warn

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Türkiye becomes part of EU's Safe2Eat food safety campaign Image

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Türkiye becomes part of EU's Safe2Eat food safety campaign

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US researchers sue NIH over alleged 'politically driven' funding cuts Image

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US researchers sue NIH over alleged 'politically driven' funding cuts

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New COVID-19 variant LP.8.1 spreading in Australia Image

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New COVID-19 variant LP.8.1 spreading in Australia

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