06.08.2026 07:50
A young expatriate girl who came to Antalya on holiday with her friend from Switzerland applied to the emergency department of a private hospital after feeling unwell. Claiming that she was presented with a bill of 71 thousand TL after her treatment, the young girl complained about the situation she and her friend experienced to the Ministry of Health and CİMER. The hospital, on the other hand, stated that the fees applied were in line with the standards of the Turkish Medical Association.
A young expatriate girl who came to Antalya with her friend from Switzerland for a holiday applied to the emergency service of a private hospital due to a health problem she experienced.
The young girl, who claimed that she was charged an invoice of 71 thousand TL after her treatment, expressed that she was in great shock while recounting what happened.
"THEY ASKED FOR 71 THOUSAND TL"
The young girl stated that after the examinations and tests in the emergency service, she was asked to pay 71 thousand TL and said she did not accept the situation. The expatriate, who recorded the process, announced that she filed a complaint with the Ministry of Health and CİMER (Presidency's Communication Center).
STATEMENT FROM THE HOSPITAL
After the incident became a topic on the agenda, the hospital management also made a written statement.
In the statement, it was noted that the examination, tests, and treatment procedures applied to the patient were priced in accordance with the current legislation, and it was stated that the prices were set in line with the standards determined by the Turkish Medical Association.
INVESTIGATION EXPECTED
After the complaint was brought to the Ministry of Health and CİMER, all eyes turned to the investigation to be conducted. As a result of the evaluation to be made, it is expected that the official process regarding the hospital's pricing will become clear.