ARTED Took Part in the 12th Turkish Medical World Congress.

The 12th Turkish Medical World Congress took place in Istanbul from 29 to 31 October 2026. Organised by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Türkiye and the Health Institutes of Türkiye (TÜSEB) under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, the congress brought together scientists, academics, researchers, healthcare professionals and industry representatives to discuss recent scientific advances in healthcare and opportunities for national and international collaboration.

Representing ARTED, our Secretary General Ferda Bayşu spoke on the “Future of Healthcare Reimbursement Systems” panel on 29 October, co-moderated by Prof. Dr. Sedat Bostan and Prof. Dr. Haluk Özsarı. Drawing on developments in Türkiye and around the world, Bayşu highlighted inadequate reimbursement rates and the challenges of securing reimbursement for new health technologies.

Speaking at the 2026 TÜSEB Aziz Sancar Science, Service and Incentive Awards Ceremony, held as part of the congress, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that Türkiye would replicate the successes of its defence industry in the health sector. He emphasised that Türkiye would continue its work in healthcare with determination, drawing on science to strengthen the country’s capacity to innovate and produce.

The congress’s scientific sessions covered artificial intelligence, cancer research, cell and gene therapies, robotic health technologies, clinical research, personalised medicine and innovative approaches to healthcare.