content tagged with right to healthcare

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

"The companies may consider not supplying medicine to the market or not making discounts a way to increase prices. Therefore, this system needs to be rearranged," says the head of the İstanbul Chamber of Pharmacists.

‘We don’t accept that bar associations stay silent about Aysel Tuğluk’

WOMEN LAWYERS

‘We don’t accept that bar associations stay silent about Aysel Tuğluk’

Women lawyers have gathered in front of the İstanbul Bar Association and made a press statement about ill prisoners in the person of Kurdish politician and ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk, who is diagnosed with dementia and still held behind bars.

18 February 2022

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

Letter to UN for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: 'Take urgent action'

43 bars, law and rights organizations from Turkey and the world have sent a letter to the special rapporteurs and working groups of the United Nations and expressed “grave concern” over “imminent risk to health and life of ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk.”

21 January 2022

Former co-mayor Narin had a heart attack in prison

Former co-mayor Narin had a heart attack in prison

HDP Diyarbakır MP Taşçıer has submitted a Parliamentary question about Seyit Narin, a former Co-Mayor of Sur district who got sick in prison and whose request for being transferred from Rize to Diyarbakır, where his family lives, has been rejected.

17 January 2022

At least 59 ill prisoners lost their lives in Turkey in a year

At least 59 ill prisoners lost their lives in Turkey in a year

Rights organizations underlined that the state is responsible for the health and lives of prisoners in prisons and has an obligation to ensure that they have access to their right to medical treatment and healthcare.

12 January 2022

Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand

PETITION

Number of women calling for Aysel Tuğluk's freedom tops 5 thousand

Seeking the release of Kurdish politician and seriously ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk, the petition of “A Call from 1000 Women for Freedom to Aysel Tuğluk” has received over 5 thousand signatures in four days.

11 January 2022

Petition for politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: ‘We don’t want to be late to save her'

CALL FROM 1,000 WOMEN

Petition for politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk: ‘We don’t want to be late to save her'

The petition titled “A Call from 1000 Women for Freedom to Aysel Tuğluk” will be open for signatures until January 12: “We can no longer stay silent when her life is blatantly put at risk. We can no longer remain mere spectators.”

HDP demands legal amendment to offer HPV vaccine free of charge in Turkey

HDP demands legal amendment to offer HPV vaccine free of charge in Turkey

In her legislative proposal, HDP İstanbul MP Oya Ersoy underlines that healthcare is a public right and implementing preventive health measures is of considerable importance to protect public health.

Ministry doesn’t permit HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to visit Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Tuğluk

Ministry doesn’t permit HDP MP Gergerlioğlu to visit Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Tuğluk

HDP Kocaeli MP Gergerlioğlu, also a physician, speaks to bianet about the contradictory medical reports on jailed politician Aysel Tuğluk. According to the MP, the report of the İstanbul Forensic Medicine Institution does not contain medical statements.

6 January 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Women’s groups call for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk’s release

Women’s groups call for Kurdish politician, ill prisoner Aysel Tuğluk’s release

With her medical condition deteriorating, former HDP MP Aysel Tuğluk is still held behind bars. 68 women’s organizations demand her freedom in a joint statement.

21 December 2021

HDP calls for ‘immediate action to protect ill prisoners’ rights and health’

HDP calls for ‘immediate action to protect ill prisoners’ rights and health’

“The government, which has normalized torture and ill treatment, has also encouraged courts to take unlawful and inhuman decisions on sick prisoners,” say the HDP Co-Spokesersons for Foreign Affairs in the wake of the death of two ill prisoners.

17 December 2021

'Turkey’s prisons have turned into houses of death'

HDP'S GÜNAY

'Turkey’s prisons have turned into houses of death'

HDP Spokesperson Ebru Günay has said, “The prisons of a country are the mirrors of their democracy. Unfortunately, the prisons of Turkey have turned into houses of death. Only in the last week, two ill prisoners have lost their lives in prison.”

17 December 2021

Ill prisoner Halil Güneş loses his life in prison

Ill prisoner Halil Güneş loses his life in prison

Halil Güneş was in treatment for lung and bone cancer. While a public hospital issued a report noting that “he was not in a state to stay in prison”, the Forensic Medicine Institution’s report indicated that “he could stay in prison”. Güneş has died in prison.

15 December 2021

‘The way things stand, we will be unable to find syringes in Turkey,’ warn pharmacists

‘The way things stand, we will be unable to find syringes in Turkey,’ warn pharmacists

As lira keeps crashing to new lows against foreign currencies, the ensuing increases in prices have a negative impact on the healthcare sector as well. Pharmacists and physicians warn of an imminent shortage of medication and medical equipment.

14 December 2021

COVID-19 | How has the pandemic affected children’s psychology?

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

COVID-19 | How has the pandemic affected children’s psychology?

Assoc. Prof. Karakoç says that introversion, inability to socially connect with people, anxiety, depression and obsession are observed in pre-school and school-age children, anxiety and pessimism are observed in adolescents during the pandemic.

7 December 2021

Ill prisoners' families start keeping a justice watch

Ill prisoners' families start keeping a justice watch

The relatives of ill prisoners have announced that they have started keeping a justice watch in protest. In a press statement held at the Diyarbakır Bar Association, the bar has also indicated that it will offer legal support.

17 November 2021

‘Pandemic restrictions’ still in place in prisons

REPORT ON MARMARA REGION

‘Pandemic restrictions’ still in place in prisons

The Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch has released its third quarterly report on violations of rights in Marmara prisons: “Inadequate nutrition further undermines the health of ill prisoners during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

27 October 2021

Doctor allegedly threatens ill prisoner: ‘You will fall into my hands’

Doctor allegedly threatens ill prisoner: ‘You will fall into my hands’

HDP MP Meral Danış Beştaş has requested that the Parliamentary Human Rights Investigation Commission investigate the incident where Erdal Emeç, an ill prisoner held in Giresun Espiye Prison, was threatened and insulted by a physician.

26 October 2021

‘Pandemic restrictions turn into violations of rights in Turkey’s prisons’

‘Pandemic restrictions turn into violations of rights in Turkey’s prisons’

The İstanbul Bar and İstanbul Medical Chamber note that while pandemic measures are almost lifted across the country, the ongoing practices in prisons lead to violations of right to healthcare and fair trial. They call on the Justice Ministry to take action.

‘Right to life and health is for everyone’

ÖHD ON ILL PRISONERS

‘Right to life and health is for everyone’

The İstanbul Branch of the Association of Lawyers for Freedom has released a statement about the failure to release ill prisoners and shared information about its client Murat Güntürk, a prisoner with a brain tumor held in Silivri Prison.

‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

‘Aysel Tuğluk’s treatment must begin without delay’

Lawyer Çelebi says that they have appealed against the forensic medical report indicating that jailed politician Tuğluk “can stay in prison”. He notes that “it is important for her to be treated in a healthy environment so that her illness will not progress.”

13 September 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Forensic medical report says Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk ‘can stay in prison’

Forensic medical report says Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk ‘can stay in prison’

The Forensic Medicine Institution has concluded that “the execution of Aysel Tuğluk’s sentence can continue in prison conditions by enabling her to receive treatment and regular medical checks at the polyclinic at recommended intervals.”

13 September 2021

Ill prisoner loses his life shortly after his release

Ill prisoner loses his life shortly after his release

Released from Ankara Sincan Prison on August 25 as his health condition took a turn for the worse, Mehmet Ali Çelebi has passed away at hospital.

6 September 2021

Lawyers urge authorities to ensure treatment of jailed Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk

Lawyers urge authorities to ensure treatment of jailed Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk

Raising concerns that she is not treated in healthy conditions, the lawyers of imprisoned Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk have called on the authorities to issue the forensic medical report as soon as possible.

6 September 2021

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

‘What is the rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Turkey’s prisons?’

The Ankara Medical Chamber and the Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Ankara Branch have urged the authorities to announce the COVID-19 vaccination rates of prisoners and prison personnel in Turkey.

1 September 2021

Turkish Medical Association calls on Ministry to vaccinate refugees

Turkish Medical Association calls on Ministry to vaccinate refugees

The TTB has underlined that the lives of migrants have become more difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the biggest trouble is in healthcare.

Mother language obstacle to coronavirus vaccination

MEDICAL CHAMBERS IN SOUTHEAST

Mother language obstacle to coronavirus vaccination

While the Health Ministry’s coronavirus vaccination campaign is moving apace, the desired vaccination rates have not yet been reached in some cities, especially in the Kurdish-majority ones. Mother language is reportedly a factor behind this.

30 June 2021 Cansever Avinç

‘Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan’s right to life being violated’

‘Ill prisoner Mehmet Emin Özkan’s right to life being violated’

Law and rights organizations: “The imprisonment of Özkan despite his age and illnesses, the conditions in which he is taken to hospital and the attempts to treat him handcuffed to bed is a violation of the prohibition of torture.”

Ill prisoner demands treatment for cancer

Ill prisoner demands treatment for cancer

Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment and behind bars for 37 years, Ali Osman Köse’s treatment for cancer is being delayed, say his attorneys, raising concerns that his applications are also left unanswered.

26 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ill prisoner is awaiting response from Constitutional Court

Ill prisoner is awaiting response from Constitutional Court

Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment, 65-year-old prisoner Ali Osman Köse, a cancer patient, has made an application to the Constitutional Court and requested his release for his treatment.

12 May 2021 İlknur Karadeniz

‘Refugee family cannot pay the charge, hospital doesn’t give the baby’

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

‘Refugee family cannot pay the charge, hospital doesn’t give the baby’

The İHD has announced that a refugee who has international protection status is not given his prematurely born baby since he cannot meet the treatment expenses. He has noted that all applications to the public hospital have remained inconclusive.

Constitutional Court to examine ‘Cizre basements’

Constitutional Court to examine ‘Cizre basements’

On April 21, the Constitutional Court will examine the application regarding the people killed in the basements of two buildings in Şırnak’s Cizre during the period of curfews. 189 people in total died in southeast Turkey during the curfews in 2015-2016.

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