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Shaping the Future of Healthcare: Turkiye’s 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Unveiled

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Following extensive research and planning processes, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkiye has shared a significant milestone for the healthcare services of the Turkish Century, the “Ministry of Health 2024-2028 Strategic Plan,” with the public. This strategic plan is a comprehensive document that details the path Turkiye’s health sector will follow over the next five years and sets national health goals. The plan presents an innovative and visionary approach aimed at reaching and even surpassing international standards in the health field.

The fact that the prepared strategic plan consists of six parts shows that it is based on a broad and in-depth analysis. The process of preparing this plan represents an inclusive approach, realized with the participation of stakeholders. Suggestions and opinions from various groups in the health sector, experts, and different sections of the community were considered at every stage of the plan. This process has ensured that the plan is both comprehensive and implementable.

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The “Ministry of Health 2024-2028 Strategic Plan” includes a total of 5 main objectives, 40 goals, and 214 strategies. 194 performance indicators have been determined to measure and monitor the success of these strategies. Each goal of the plan has been developed considering international best practice examples and the unique conditions of Turkiye, and target values for each performance indicator have been set for the years 2024-2028.

Building a Healthier Tomorrow: Objectives and Goals of Turkey’s 2024-2028 Healthcare Strategy

The first objective focused on by the plan is to promote healthy living and spread awareness of a healthy lifestyle throughout the community. Among the goals aimed at this objective are to instill and develop healthy nutrition and active lifestyle habits, combat tobacco and addictive substances, increase mental health awareness, and raise the level of national health literacy.

The second objective is to strengthen primary healthcare services and offer preventive health services with a holistic perspective. Goals under this umbrella include strengthening the family medicine system, combating infectious and non-infectious diseases, and protecting maternal and child health.

The third main objective is to increase the accessibility, effectiveness, and quality of health services. In line with this objective, goals include improving the quality of health service delivery, strengthening the service and management capacity of public hospitals, and improving services for individuals with special needs.

The fourth objective is to develop institutional capacity, increase the satisfaction of citizens and healthcare workers, and ensure the sustainability of the health system. Prominent goals here involve enhancing the quality and quantity of healthcare manpower, developing physical and technological infrastructure in health, and ensuring the financial sustainability of healthcare services.

The fifth and final objective is to develop national technology in health industries, increase local production, and develop health tourism. Goals in line with this objective include supporting R&D studies in health science and technologies, increasing domestic vaccine and medication production, and enhancing the capacity of health tourism.

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Strategic Healthcare Investments: The 2024-2028 Strategic Plan for Global Leadership and Quality Care

The cost calculations of the plan also feature a notable aspect. It is projected that the total financing provided from the general budget and revolving funds for the 2024-2028 period will increase each year, reaching 2,168,982,740,000 TL by 2028. This indicates the magnitude of investments Turkiye will make to improve the quality of health services, achieve strategic goals, and enhance its international competitiveness in the health sector.

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The “Ministry of Health 2024-2028 Strategic Plan” represents a significant step towards the future of Turkiye’s health sector. This plan outlines a vision for making health services more accessible, effective, efficient, and of higher quality, increasing the satisfaction of healthcare workers and citizens, developing national technology in health industries, and positioning Turkiye as a leader in the international health field. The successful implementation of this plan will greatly contribute to Turkiye’s sustainable development in health and achieve a competitive position internationally.

 

Resource: The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkiye, March 11, 2024


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