This contest is organized by the Photographic Art Federation of Türkiye (TFSF) to make Turkiye’s deep-rooted medical tradition and the multifaceted presence of healthcare workers—who touch human lives—visible through the art of photography. March 14 Medicine Day is a historical and cultural value unique to Turkiye. Beginning with the opening of Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahane (Imperial Military School of Medicine) on March 14, 1827, this tradition gained profound meaning on March 14, 1919, with the national response shown by medical students against the occupation of Istanbul. This special day honors not only doctors, but everyone who works selflessly for human health, from nurses to technicians, midwives to paramedics, and all other healthcare workers. The primary objective of the competition is to introduce this unique and deep-rooted heritage of Turkiye to the international arena, while also raising social awareness for the sacred struggle of healthcare workers all over the world, regardless of language, religion, or geography. The submitted works are expected to reflect healthcare workers' devotion, professional responsibility, human touch, solidarity, round-the-clock exhaustion, the hope instilled in life, and the power of healing through an impactful visual language.

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