In a statement issued for Public Health Week, Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu said that 158 million chronic disease screenings had been conducted over the past two years and that more than 14 million cases had been diagnosed early.
Memişoğlu said that early diagnosis and regular monitoring for chronic diseases were being carried out by 31,000 family physicians working at more than 8,000 family health centers. The minister said early diagnosis was an important step toward a healthy future.

The theme of Public Health Week is healthy aging
On the fifth day of Public Health Week, this year's theme was set as “Age healthily, stay healthy.” Events to be held across Türkiye during the week aim to increase awareness of the risks associated with chronic diseases.
The events will emphasize the importance of regular monitoring and early intervention for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke and cardiovascular diseases.
Free counseling services available in 81 provinces
A statement from the Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of reducing preventable risk factors in combating chronic diseases. It said that preventing diseases, diagnosing them early through screenings, providing appropriate treatment and ensuring regular monitoring were effective in extending the years of healthy life.
Healthy Life Centers serving in all 81 provinces offer free counseling on smoking cessation, chronic diseases and older adult health, healthy nutrition, physical activity and psychosocial support.