Earthquake

Osmangazi Municipality continues its spraying and disinfection works against possible epidemic diseases and pest formation in Hatay, one of the provinces most affected by the disaster of the century.

Canik Municipality carries out psychosocial support activities so that children who come to the district after being affected by the earthquake can easily overcome the trauma process.

Turkish Ophthalmology Association has been continuing its support activities in the disaster area since the first day after the earthquake that affected 11 provinces.

Stating that many different emotions are experienced during the earthquake, experts state that the situation of individuals who are addicted is very important in this process.

Yeni Yüzyıl University Gaziosmanpaşa Hospital ENT Department Head Prof. Dr. Yıldırım Ahmet Bayazıt said that in addition to many health problems that occur in traumas after the earthquake, balance problems, dizziness and shaking may also occur.

It was the health workers who mobilized at the first moment to heal the wounds of the earthquake disaster. Health Services Union President Özlem Akarken talked about the struggle of health workers and their conclusions about the process. “Obviously, this disaster showed us that we were not prepared as a country.

Infectious diseases that occur in disaster areas, usually after major earthquakes, can lead to respect. Diseases that manifest themselves for various reasons can find a ground where they can spread rapidly depending on the negative conditions in disaster areas. For this reason, it is necessary to take various measures against infectious diseases that can carry important life risks.

The Turkish Food Industry Employers’ Union (TÜGİS) draws attention to the necessity of organizing organizations with a sustainable perspective in the region in order to prevent food waste and ensure food safety in earthquake-damaged regions.

The negative impact of the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquake, which took place in our country and affected many of our provinces, on the psychology of the society is seen not only in the earthquake region but also all over Turkey.

Bayraklı Municipality, which continues to help to heal the wounds after the great earthquake disaster that suffocates Turkey, has started a ‘psychological support’ study for earthquake victims in cooperation with Bilen Psychology.