Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, 28 At the event held within the scope of World Hepatitis Day in July, Drawing attention to the importance of child vaccination and hygiene, he emphasized that public awareness should be raised in order for Turkey to get rid of hepatitis disease..
Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, “Especially with vaccination at a young age, If there is chronic hepatitis at a certain age, Turkey needs to get rid of this disease by treating it and preventing it from being transmitted to others.” he said.
28 July World Hepatitis Day by the Ministry of Health and Ankara Provincial Health Directorate’ An awareness event was held at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital for. The program was organized to draw attention to the diseases that can be caused by the hepatitis virus and to raise public awareness., Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Coordinator Chief Physician Levent Öztürk, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Clinic Administrative and Education Officer Prof.. Dr. Rahmet Güner and many specialist doctors attended. Minister Memişoğlu speaking here, world with infectious diseases 100 Stating that he has been struggling for years, “When we look at our country today, Especially in the 1950s, when there were epidemics, today there are more cardiological diseases., circulatory diseases and cancer, We are living in a period where the fight against infectious diseases continues successfully, close to elimination.. The most important factor of the success of this period, Vaccine. and when we look at our country, especially hepatitis vaccines, first in 1998 and then in 2012 by offering it completely free of charge to our children., We showed that the most important factors of this success are vaccines.. 2000at the beginning of the 's, 5 While the number of children under the age of 10 suffering from acute hepatitis is in the hundreds,, Today, we have less than 5 children with acute hepatitis disease.” he said.
'Hepatitis is an Insidious Disease’
Minister Memişoğlu, Underlining that society should act together with healthcare professionals in the fight against infectious diseases, “I would especially like to express that we should not deny vaccinations to our children.. Because hepatitis is an insidious disease. We all know the risks of transmission. from your hygiene, quality of daily life, One of the most important diseases that affects everything. When you look at the development process, let's say hospitals today, Travel risks may be minimized. 20-30 year ago, treatment is now possible, especially in chronic hepatitis, We all know that their normal lives become sustainable even if they are carriers.. Especially with vaccination at a young age, If there is chronic hepatitis at a certain age, Turkey needs to get rid of this disease by treating it and preventing it from being transmitted to others.” He said:.
'We Protect Our Health Without Getting Sick'’
Memişoğlu, Pointing out that ensuring hygiene, especially hand washing habits, will provide a great advantage against hepatitis., “When you look at Turkey today, We have a healthcare system that is an example to the world, both in terms of manpower and physical infrastructure.. Today, We have entered a new phase under the leadership of our President.; This is Healthy Türkiye. 'protector, health system that develops and produces’ what we call, not just healthcare, today your health remains healthy, We continue our health services with a policy where the health of the society is the most important goal.. We protect our health without getting sick. If you don't get sick, basically if you are vaccinated, if you are protected from this, You will get the biggest profit. When you instill this in society, then you will reduce chronic hepatitis disease as much as possible. Essentially, 'protectiveness'’ means, It is about people taking care of their bodies and creating awareness and culture about it.. No matter how much we, healthcare professionals, say this, Society also needs to adapt to this and help us. You can provide health care, but if our society is still overweight, if he still continues to smoke, If they still have bad habits, If it is still inactive then you cannot be a healthy society. How can we be an example to the world in healthcare from now on?, We will strive to be a healthy society and we will be an example to the world as a healthy society.” he said.
