Sincan District Health Directorate

Sincan District Health Directorate is a local public health authority under the Turkish Ministry of Health, based in Ankara. The institution coordinates preventive and occupational health services and strongly supports digital transformation in public health.

In immunization, it has adopted electronic vaccine tracking systems and mobile reminder apps to improve vaccine coverage and follow-up.

In infectious disease control, it utilizes national digital surveillance platforms (e.g., HBS and İZLE) to monitor outbreaks and ensure timely reporting.

In chronic disease management, it supports telemonitoring and mobile health apps for early detection and follow-up of conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.

In reproductive and maternal-child health, digital registration tools are used to track antenatal care and infant development, aligned with Turkey’s “Baby-Friendly” initiatives.

In tobacco cessation, the directorate integrates mobile-based cessation support and national digital counseling platforms (e.g., Alo 171), offering personalized digital interventions.

As part of zero waste initiatives, the directorate uses digital reporting systems to track institutional sustainability metrics and minimize environmental impact.

The institution actively participates in Erasmus+ KA210 projects and various TCA activities, aiming to foster international collaboration and promote digital public health innovation. It is also committed to improving health literacy, accessibility, and equity through the integration of digital solutions at the community level.