On July 24, 2025, Türkiye introduced the Law Amending Certain Laws Related to Health (“the Law No. 7557), a wide-ranging reform aimed at modernizing and improving its healthcare industry. This legislation comes at a time when rapid social and economic changes, advancing technology, and growing healthcare demands require continuous adaptation and improvement of the healthcare system. Over the years, Türkiye has made significant progress in expanding healthcare access, enhancing physical and human resources, and boosting preventive and therapeutic care. However, to sustain and build upon these gains, new measures were needed to ensure more effective, high-quality healthcare delivery across the country.
Guided by the “Healthy Türkiye Century Program” and the “Protective, Developing, and Productive Health Model” - two strategic health policies aimed at strengthening public health, boosting local innovation, and increasing system efficiency - the law aims to maintain Türkiye’s leadership in healthcare by addressing the evolving needs of patients, professionals, and the health system itself. Focused on improving service delivery, reinforcing professional standards, and integrating modern technologies, the legislation impacts nearly every facet of the industry. From physicians’ working conditions and disciplinary regulations for healthcare workers to digital consent processes, organ donation systems, pharmaceutical traceability, and medical device oversight, this new legal framework represents a major milestone in Türkiye’s ongoing health sector transformation.
Authors:
Dicle Doğan, Managing Associate
Email: dicle.dogan@gun.av.tr