# Turkish Ministry of Health

> Citation bundle for Turkish Ministry of Health on The Treatment Registry.
> URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/regulatory-bodies/turkish-ministry-of-health
> Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/regulatory-bodies/turkish-ministry-of-health

- Country: turkey
- Type: ministry
- Official register / verification URL: https://shgm.saglik.gov.tr
- Complaint pathway: https://istanbulism.saglik.gov.tr/TR,56067/saglik-hizmetleri-sikayetleri-ve-hizmetler-hakkinda-bilgi-alma.html

## Description

Central government ministry regulating all healthcare facilities and practitioners in Turkey. Operates a national practitioner verification portal (Sağlık Bakanlığı) where licence status can be confirmed by name or identity number. Issues and revokes clinic operating licences.

## Scope

Central regulatory authority for all healthcare facilities and practitioners in Turkey. Operates USHAS (Health Tourism Authorisation) licensing for clinics marketing to international patients. Sets minimum facility standards, professional licensing requirements, and pharmaceutical regulation.

## Sources

- [Turkish Ministry of Health — official register](https://shgm.saglik.gov.tr)