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Türkiye’s Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic

ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE TO FIGHT

AGAINST THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

he novel coronavirus was firstly identified in China, then spreading
Taround the world as a pandemic. After more than two months of the
outbreak, Türkiye has been affected by the virus, too. Thanks to the prompt
measures, Türkiye has met the virus at a later time compared to many other
countries. The first confirmed case for COVID-19 in the country is traced
back to 10 March 2020. It was also at this date when WHO announced the
COVID-19 as a “pandemic”. On 10 January 2020, just two months ago when
the first case was reported in the country, the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory
Board was set up within the Ministry of Health. Since the very first day of its
establishment, the Board has been holding meetings regularly and developing
recommendations to fight against the pandemic. The Pandemic Action Plan
which was previously formulated was reviewed, and updated accordingly
considering the novel COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, this Action Plan has
been the first roadmap of the fight against the pandemic.

The relevant legislation on the measures to be taken within the scope of
the Pandemic Action Plan is as follows: the Constitution, the Law on Public
Health No. 1593, Fundamental Law on Healthcare Services No. 3359,
Presidential Decree on the Organization of the Presidential Office No. 1
published in the Official Gazette No.30474 dated 10.07.2018, Regulation on
Surveillance and Control Principles for Infectious Diseases published in the
Official Gazette dated 30.05.2007 No. 26537, Regulation on Environmental

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