Istanbul Brings Together Healthcare Decision-Makers and Medical Pioneers at the 12th Turkish Medical World Congress
Başkent University Konya Hospital participated in the
12th Turkish Medical World Congress, held in Istanbul from October 29 to 31,
2026, bringing together health ministers, representatives of healthcare and
academic institutions, and medical experts from around the world.
The hospital was represented by Yemeni Health Attaché
Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Qadiri and Ms.Roaa Saad Aldin, Director of the International
Patient Department. They attended the congress and participated in discussions
focusing on the future of healthcare, medical innovation, and strengthening
international cooperation in the healthcare sector.
The congress was attended by President of the Republic
of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkish Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal
Memişoğlu, and several prominent governmental and scientific figures, including
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar and Turkish Deputy Minister
of Health Dr. Şuayip Birinci.
On the sidelines of the congress, the hospital
representatives held a series of meetings with health ministers and healthcare
officials from Syria, Somalia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Yemen. The
discussions addressed specialized medical services, facilitating access to
healthcare for international patients, and exploring opportunities to strengthen
communication between healthcare institutions across different countries.
The event also provided an opportunity to meet
distinguished scientific and medical figures, including Prof. Dr. Aziz Sancar,
and to gain insights into emerging medical innovations, healthcare
technologies, and approaches to developing more resilient and sustainable
healthcare systems.
The congress featured awards recognizing outstanding
contributions to medical science and research. Among the notable recognitions,
Prof. Dr. Sezai Yılmaz and his team received the TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Special
Service Award for their achievement in performing the world's first eight-way
crossover liver transplantation involving eight donor-recipient pairs.
Başkent University Konya Hospital's participation in
this international event reflects its continued commitment to strengthening its
presence in scientific and medical forums, expanding communication with
international healthcare institutions, and promoting professional knowledge
exchange to support the development of healthcare services for patients from
around the world.
