Following the February 6th, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes (Mw: 7.7 and 7.6), critical health services were needed in regions with limited access. TRC, coordinated by the Ministry of Health, deployed mobile health teams to address these needs, reaching those with restricted access due to the disaster

This study evaluates the effectiveness of mobile health services provided post-earthquake, examining service accessibility, diversity, and impact on affected populations to assess the strategic role of mobile health in disaster response.

Between February 18 and June 12, 2023, 11 mobile health teams were deployed across six affected provinces (Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, Osmaniye). Each team, consisting of a doctor, nurse/paramedic, radiology technician, and psychologist, operated from mobile vehicles converted for health services. Primary care services, including medication supply, wound care, home health care, X-rays, and ECGs, were provided. A survey of 453 individuals from a population of 47,127 was conducted to assess satisfaction.

The teams reached 42 districts, examining 47,127 patients, distributing 75,156 boxes of medication, taking 997 X-rays, and performing 117 ECGs. Wound care and home health care were provided to 1,351 and 1,051 patients, respectively, with psychosocial support offered to 18,081 individuals. Satisfaction was high, with over 93% satisfied with services and 97% with team communication.

The mobile health services effectively met the health needs in disaster-affected regions, emphasizing the importance of strategic coordination and the potential for similar models in future emergencies.