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Turkish government drafts 1-year paid maternity leave policy

Lifestyle

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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

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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

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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

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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

Türkiye braces for severe weather: Heavy rain, snow, strong winds Image

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Türkiye braces for severe weather: Heavy rain, snow, strong winds

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Newborn deaths in Istanbul expose alleged private hospital corruption Image

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Newborn deaths in Istanbul expose alleged private hospital corruption

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Fake alcohol claims 15 lives in Istanbul: How to stay safe from poisoning Image

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Fake alcohol claims 15 lives in Istanbul: How to stay safe from poisoning

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US Consul General Julie Eadeh thanks Turkish doctors following risky surgery Image

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US Consul General Julie Eadeh thanks Turkish doctors following risky surgery

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Fashion brand partner Eva Cavalli sues Turkish hospital $1.2M over negligence

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Fake medicines surge 60% globally, fueling $200 billion crisis Image

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Fake medicines surge 60% globally, fueling $200 billion crisis

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American pop star Marc Terenzi recovers in Türkiye's Giresun Image

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American pop star Marc Terenzi recovers in Türkiye's Giresun

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30% of Türkiye's population struggles with obesity, expert warns Image

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30% of Türkiye's population struggles with obesity, expert warns

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Ottoman hammams you can visit in Istanbul to bathe like royalty Image

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Ottoman hammams you can visit in Istanbul to bathe like royalty

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Türkiye ranks in top 5 for medical tourism, aiming $3 billion in 2024 Image

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Türkiye ranks in top 5 for medical tourism, aiming $3 billion in 2024

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Concerns rise over bootleg alcohol as new year's approaches Image

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Concerns rise over bootleg alcohol as new year's approaches

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Türkiye to import essential medicines to address shortages, improve access Image

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Türkiye to import essential medicines to address shortages, improve access

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Roche expands into cell therapy with $1.5B Poseida purchase Image

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Roche expands into cell therapy with $1.5B Poseida purchase

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WHO urges COP29 to include 1.2B climate refugees in declaration Image

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WHO urges COP29 to include 1.2B climate refugees in declaration

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EU health watchdog considers leaving X amid misinformation concerns Image

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EU health watchdog considers leaving X amid misinformation concerns

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13-year-old boy's AIDS death in Izmir exposes Türkiye's rising child HIV cases Image

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13-year-old boy's AIDS death in Izmir exposes Türkiye's rising child HIV cases

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Popular Turkish brands found selling fake honey: Here's how to spot and avoid Image

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Popular Turkish brands found selling fake honey: Here's how to spot and avoid

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Sailor's curse resurges: Who's at risk of scurvy and how to stay safe? Image

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Sailor's curse resurges: Who's at risk of scurvy and how to stay safe?

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Welsh mother of 2 dies following weight-loss surgery in Türkiye Image

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Welsh mother of 2 dies following weight-loss surgery in Türkiye

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Turkish scientists pioneer innovative patch to repair heart attack damage Image

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Turkish scientists pioneer innovative patch to repair heart attack damage

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WHO, along with 50 countries, warn of rising ransomware attacks on hospitals Image

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WHO, along with 50 countries, warn of rising ransomware attacks on hospitals

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Bathe like Ottoman royalty at Zeyrek Cinili Hamam in Istanbul's historic Fatih district Image

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Bathe like Ottoman royalty at Zeyrek Cinili Hamam in Istanbul's historic Fatih district

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Türkiye's war against drugs: Rising use, major busts, alarming reports Image

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Türkiye's war against drugs: Rising use, major busts, alarming reports

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Türkiye’s growing reputation in cosmetic surgery tourism attracts celebrities Image

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Türkiye’s growing reputation in cosmetic surgery tourism attracts celebrities

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French student takes own life after beard transplant fiasco by Turkish real estate agent Image

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French student takes own life after beard transplant fiasco by Turkish real estate agent

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Mechanically separated meat sparks concern in Türkiye over food quality Image

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Mechanically separated meat sparks concern in Türkiye over food quality

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Newborn gang scandal in Türkiye: Doctors, nurses responsible for death of 10 babies Image

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Newborn gang scandal in Türkiye: Doctors, nurses responsible for death of 10 babies

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Turkish child saved by Greek stem cell donor reunites in Athens Image

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Turkish child saved by Greek stem cell donor reunites in Athens

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Mental health disorders skyrocket in Türkiye: Is this the tip of the iceberg? Image

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Mental health disorders skyrocket in Türkiye: Is this the tip of the iceberg?

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Global studies show slowing life expectancy as Türkiye advocates for better elderly care Image

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Global studies show slowing life expectancy as Türkiye advocates for better elderly care

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WHO issues global warning on Marburg virus outbreak: Is Türkiye at risk? Image

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WHO issues global warning on Marburg virus outbreak: Is Türkiye at risk?

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Türkiye's obesity rate predicted to reach 94% by 2060, WHO reports Image

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Türkiye's obesity rate predicted to reach 94% by 2060, WHO reports

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Different nationalities seek specific cosmetic surgeries in Türkiye via AI Image

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Different nationalities seek specific cosmetic surgeries in Türkiye via AI

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Turkish Nobel scientist Aziz Sancar's brain cancer breakthrough enters human trials Image

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Turkish Nobel scientist Aziz Sancar's brain cancer breakthrough enters human trials

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Cosmetic surgery disaster ruins celebrity’s life, Turkish model backs legal case Image

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Cosmetic surgery disaster ruins celebrity’s life, Turkish model backs legal case

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UK ambassador praises Türkiye's health sector, sees great potential for cooperation Image

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UK ambassador praises Türkiye's health sector, sees great potential for cooperation

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1 in 3 people in Türkiye suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes Image

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1 in 3 people in Türkiye suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes

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Türkiye performed over 5,000 organ transplants in 2023 Image

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Türkiye performed over 5,000 organ transplants in 2023

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Türkiye's 5,000-year-old salt mine becomes free healing retreat for COPD patients Image

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Türkiye's 5,000-year-old salt mine becomes free healing retreat for COPD patients

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COVID-19 cases surge in Türkiye amid rise in flu-like symptoms Image

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COVID-19 cases surge in Türkiye amid rise in flu-like symptoms

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Study provides new insight into brain changes during pregnancy Image

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Study provides new insight into brain changes during pregnancy

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How to manage end of summer depression with seasonal solutions Image

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How to manage end of summer depression with seasonal solutions

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Türkiye bucket list: Your ultimate guide to 10 must-see adventures Image

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Türkiye bucket list: Your ultimate guide to 10 must-see adventures

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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, urges immediate action in Africa Image

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WHO approves first Mpox vaccine, urges immediate action in Africa

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Here are natural Turkish remedies to fight seasonal flu Image

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Here are natural Turkish remedies to fight seasonal flu

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Mpox cases in Pakistan climb to 6 Image

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Mpox cases in Pakistan climb to 6

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