Country Certifications
Explore the medical regulatory bodies, licensing requirements and accreditation frameworks for each country in the Aurevon Health directory.
Türkiye (Turkey)
Istanbul
Regulatory Overview
Turkey is one of the world's top medical tourism destinations, attracting over 1.5 million international patients a year and generating over $3 billion in healthcare revenue. The government actively supports the sector through the HealthTürkiye programme, and the country has 50+ JCI-accredited hospitals.
Governing Bodies
Ministry of Health — General Directorate of Health Services
The main government body that regulates health policy, inspects hospitals and clinics, and enforces the rules for international health tourism. They issue the official Health Tourism Authorization Certificate that every facility needs to treat foreign patients.
Visit websiteUSHAS — International Health Services Inc.
The government agency that coordinates medical tourism promotion worldwide. They license medical tourism agencies, run the official HealthTürkiye portal, and set quality standards for the sector.
Visit websiteTUSKA — Turkish Healthcare Quality and Accreditation Institute
The national body that sets quality standards for hospitals and evaluates whether they meet them. Facilities need both Ministry of Health authorization AND TUSKA accreditation to be certified for medical tourism.
Visit websiteExplore places in Türkiye (Turkey)
Browse the cities and attractions within this destination, from medical hubs to must-see sights.
Visit Türkiye (Turkey) Tourism WebsiteCities & Attractions
Istanbul
City
Ankara
City
Izmir
City
Antalya
City
Bursa
City
Adana
City
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of Türkiye's most unique tourist regions,
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut is one of Türkiye's most mysterious and underra
Saklıkent Gorge
Saklıkent Gorge is a spectacular natural canyon hidden betwe
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish, is a natural
Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the w
Topkapi Palace
The majestic Topkapi Palace offers a breathtaking glimpse in
Istanbul
City
Ankara
City
Izmir
City
Antalya
City
Bursa
City
Adana
City
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of Türkiye's most unique tourist regions,
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut is one of Türkiye's most mysterious and underra
Saklıkent Gorge
Saklıkent Gorge is a spectacular natural canyon hidden betwe
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish, is a natural
Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the w
Topkapi Palace
The majestic Topkapi Palace offers a breathtaking glimpse in
Istanbul
City
Ankara
City
Izmir
City
Antalya
City
Bursa
City
Adana
City
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is one of Türkiye's most unique tourist regions,
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut is one of Türkiye's most mysterious and underra
Saklıkent Gorge
Saklıkent Gorge is a spectacular natural canyon hidden betwe
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, meaning 'Cotton Castle' in Turkish, is a natural
Ephesus
Ephesus is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the w
Topkapi Palace
The majestic Topkapi Palace offers a breathtaking glimpse in
