# 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
- Practitioner lookup: https://shgm.saglik.gov.tr
- Complaint pathway: Free patient communication via SABİM (Saglik Bakanligi Iletisim Merkezi) by telephone, online portal, or in person at a Provincial Health Directorate office. SABİM forwards complaints to the licensing authority for investigation and reports back to the complainant.

## 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)