24.04.2025 11:31
The actions of healthcare workers who were caught in a 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul while at the hospital have garnered praise. Moments were captured on camera showing the healthcare workers protecting the babies in incubators instead of fleeing during the earthquake. The Ministry of Health stated, "We are grateful to you. We are glad you are here."
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Yesterday (April 23) at 12:49 PM, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Silivri district in Istanbul, in the Sea of Marmara. The earthquake, which was approximately 7 km deep, lasted a total of 13 seconds. Following the tremor, 266 aftershocks were recorded.
The earthquake, which was felt in all districts of Istanbul and surrounding provinces, caused fear among the citizens. Many residents, not wanting to spend the night in their homes after the earthquake, preferred to sleep in the streets, mosques, and tents set up in recreational areas.
INSTEAD OF FLEEING, THEY PROTECTED THE BABIES
Healthcare workers at Çam and Sakura City Hospital in Başakşehir were caught in the earthquake while at the hospital. Instead of fleeing during the earthquake, the healthcare workers protected the babies receiving treatment in incubators. The healthcare workers, who did not leave the babies' side for even a moment, received praise.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH: WE ARE GRATEFUL TO YOU
The Ministry of Health shared footage of the moments when healthcare workers protected the babies. In a written statement, the ministry said, "We are grateful to you. Our colleagues who did not leave the side of the babies receiving treatment during the earthquake in Istanbul for even a moment. We are so glad you are here."
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