Yenimahalle Education and Research Hospital hosted a symposium titled “Social and Health Dimensions of Tuberculosis” to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Our healthcare professionals showed great interest in the training held in the conference hall of our hospital with a wide participation.
In the symposium, comprehensive information on the social and health dimensions of tuberculosis disease, diagnosis and treatment processes were shared with the participants by Prof. Dr. Füsun Ülger, Administrative Supervisor of Chest Diseases, an expert in her field.
The program was attended by our Chief Physician Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özgür Ömer Yıldız, Deputy Chief Physician Dr. Hasan Arslanoğlu, Administrative and Financial Services Manager Savaş Atakul, Health Care Services Manager Arzu Yalçın, other managers and many healthcare professionals.
During the training, the transmission routes of tuberculosis, prevention methods and social effects on the society were discussed in detail. Prof. Dr. Füsun Ülger concluded the training by emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis.