Turkey launches probe into hygiene claims at Ankara's Gülhane hospital

August 26, 2026 at 11:27 PM1 min

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Turkey's Health Ministry has launched an investigation into hygiene claims at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital in Ankara. Inspectors were appointed on the orders of Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu after a patient's relative posted videos on social media showing unsanitary conditions.

Key Facts

The Health Ministry appointed inspectors on the orders of Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu.
A patient's relative posted videos on social media showing unsanitary conditions at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital.
The videos were shared on August 25, 2026, and drew public attention.
The hospital is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (SBÜ).

Investigation Launch

The Health Ministry announced the investigation on August 26, 2026. Inspectors were tasked with examining the claims in the videos. Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu personally ordered the assignment of inspectors.

Public Complaint

A citizen who took his grandmother to Gülhane hospital shared videos of dirty conditions. In the video, he addressed the Health Minister, saying, "For God's sake, I beg you, can you look at this filth and germs?" The videos quickly became a trending topic on social media.