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Largest diabetes center of Europe to be established in Sile, Istanbul

As part of the second evaluation meeting of the Stop Diabetes Campaign which was held at the Cankaya Presidential Palace on Wednesday, those who exert efforts on the issue were presented plaques in a ceremony which was attended by Secretary General of the Presidency Professor Mustafa Isen, Health Minister Mehmet Muezzinoglu, Diabetes Foundation Chairman Professor Temel Yilmaz, Mayor of the Sile district of Istanbul Can Tabakoglu and other officials.

Tabakoglu made a statement on the issue, saying that foundations of the largest diabetes center of Europe to be established in Sile would be laid in upcoming days.

“Sile has a promising future with regard to health tourism. We consider the center as a very important threshold in terms of health tourism, and it will become the largest diabetes center of our country and Europe offering a great many opportunities extending from the fight against diabetes, preventive measures, a pool and a social complex,” Tabakoglu said.

The Diabetes Center will be established on an area of 50,250 square meters in Sile to consist of six blocks.