04.01.2026 23:10
Former Interior Minister Sadettin Tantan was hospitalized due to the risk of a heart attack. In a statement made by his family regarding Tantan's health condition after the angiography, it was stated, "His overall health condition is good, and he does not have any life-threatening or critical condition. Following the doctors' advice, he will rest in the hospital for a few days, and his treatment is ongoing."
Former Interior Minister Sadettin Tantan was taken to Sapanca State Hospital after feeling unwell at his home in the Sapanca district of Sakarya.
An announcement regarding the health status of 85-year-old former Interior Minister Sadettin Tantan was made on Tantan's social media account, signed by the "Tantan Family."
SADDETTİN TANTAN HOSPITALIZED, FAMILY RELEASES STATEMENT
In the statement from the family, it was noted that Tantan's health condition is good, while it was recorded that he would rest in the hospital for a while longer.
The full statement is as follows: "As the family of Sadettin Tantan, we felt the need to provide information regarding his health status. His general health condition is good, and he does not have any life-threatening or critical condition. Following the doctors' advice, he will rest in the hospital for a few days, and his treatment is ongoing. We would like to thank everyone who has inquired, called, and sent their best wishes during this process.
Additionally, we express our gratitude to Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, Sakarya Provincial Health Director Kayhan Özdemir, the management of Sakarya Education and Research Hospital, Sakarya University Rector Hamza Al, Prof. Dr. Gürsoy Alagöz, Sapanca District Health Directorate, all our doctors, healthcare workers, and the people of Sakarya and Sapanca for their interest and dedication. We respectfully announce this to the public."