Rat crisis at Manavgat State Hospital: Official cats called into action

The hygiene issues and rat crisis at Manavgat State Hospital have resurfaced following the circulation of images on social media. A rat spotted in the emergency department has sparked discussions about the hospital's cleanliness standards. It is alleged that Chief Physician Op. Dr. Mehmet Deniz introduced cats into the hospital to combat the rat problem, despite the Ministry of Health's restrictions on stray animals in healthcare facilities .

Additionally, the long-delayed 300-bed new hospital project in Manavgat remains a subject of criticism. The project, constructed on marshy ground, has reportedly seen no tangible progress .

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Journalist Nalan Akpınaroğlu, who reported on these developments, was detained on December 21, 2024, and released approximately a month later. Akpınaroğlu stated, "I was arrested for reporting the scandals" .