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The price of saving your child

The price of saving your child

Doğu’s mother Şive Ülker, Deniz’s mother Zeynep Elmas and Sare’s mother Aynur Aras did not even know what SMA was before their children were diagnosed with it.

20 August 2020 Yasemin Akyol Başar

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

‘Health workers are exhausted, resignations have increased’

While Antep Medical Chamber Chair Ateş says that at least 10 physicians have resigned from each public hospital, Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES) Batman Chair Topkan notes that 15 nurses have requested their retirement.

20 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Union: More than 400 health workers infected with Covid-19 in Diyarbakır

Infections among health workers have increased after the cancellation of the flexible work hours system, the SES stated.

Turkey's Covid-19 death toll exceeds 6,000, active cases continue to increase

Turkey's Covid-19 death toll exceeds 6,000, active cases continue to increase

The Health Ministry has carried out the highest number of daily tests as new infections have surpassed recoveries again.

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

‘Virus has started spreading uncontrollably in Turkey,’ says Science Board member

Prof. Azap, a member of the Health Ministry’s Science Board, has said, “Though the number of cases was not below 1,000, we still ended the period when the virus was spreading uncontrollably. Now, we see that it has started spreading uncontrollably.”

Turkey 'forgot earthquakes after the pandemic started'

Turkey 'forgot earthquakes after the pandemic started'

Kandilli Observatory has warned on the 21st anniversary of the 1999 İzmit earthquake that seismicity is very high in the fault line in the Sea of Marmara.

18 August 2020 Hikmet Adal

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Citizens aged 65 and over restricted from going out in Ankara

Amid increasing number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Turkey, the citizens aged 65 and over or suffering from chronic diseases are now restricted from attending a series of social activities in the capital city of Ankara.

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still increasing in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still increasing in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,996 and the total number of cases to 250,542. 22 people have died of the virus and 1,233 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

‘Health Minister should get off Twitter and get down to field,’ says union

Amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and fatalities in Turkey, General Health Union Chair Bacaksız has made the following call to Health Minister Koca: “We call on the Minister of Health to get off Twitter and make examinations in the field."

İstanbul Mayor says 'only a handful of people' will benefit from Canal İstanbul project

İstanbul Mayor says 'only a handful of people' will benefit from Canal İstanbul project

The municipality has released a report on the possible impact of the planned artificial waterway to the city.

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

Quarantine decisions are underway in Turkey, so are escapes from quarantine

In the last two days, COVID-19 quarantine has been declared in different areas in four provinces of Turkey. Tested positive for the virus and quarantined at home in Ankara, one person has been caught in Abant Nature Park in Bolu province.

‘Social experiment’ video violates children’s rights, says Diyarbakır Bar

‘Social experiment’ video violates children’s rights, says Diyarbakır Bar

The Children’s Rights Center of Diyarbakır Bar Association has released a statement about a video featuring two YouTubers who said that "they were hungry" and asked for help from child workers in Diyarbakır in the name of a “social experiment.”

Minister: 3,720 forest fires occurred in Turkey in one-and-a-half years

Minister: 3,720 forest fires occurred in Turkey in one-and-a-half years

The Minister of Agriculture has responded to a parliamentary question by the main opposition CHP's Ömer Fethi Gürer.

The ones who lost their lives in Gölcük Earthquake commemorated

The ones who lost their lives in Gölcük Earthquake commemorated

Today marks the 21st anniversary of the Gölcük earthquake. The ones who lost their lives on August 17, 1999 have been commemorated in the provinces of Kocaeli, Yalova and Sakarya, which were affected by the earthquake most.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of new cases still exceeds recoveries

COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of new cases still exceeds recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,974 and the total number of cases to 249,309. 19 people have died of the virus and 1,192 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Stop power cuts in Mardin!

Stop power cuts in Mardin!

Power is out in Mardin very often. No matter winter or summer, it is sometimes not back on for hours and hours. And people really panic when power is out. Because they are afraid that they cannot meet their needs.

17 August 2020 Liyan Demirel

Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000

Turkey reports more than 1,200 daily Covid-19 cases, tests exceed 70,000

"The data shows that there is an increase in the number of people who are in the risk group," the Health Minister has warned.

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

Turkish Medical Association: There are 10 times more Covid patients than what ministry says

The Ministry only announces patients with a positive PCR test, the TTB notes.

The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey

The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,912 and the total number of cases to 245,635. 21 people have died of the virus and 1,243 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

Dr. Kasım Çelik has spoken to bianet about the recent situation in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı: “The entire Ağrı acts like there was no virus. Very few people wear masks, malls and coffee houses are full, air conditioners are on...”

14 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

The purchase of fresh products such as bread, milk and cheese has dropped, according to the survey.

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

Ovacık District Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül and Munzur Preservation Board member Hasan Şen have spoken to bianet about the “Munzur Springs Recreation Project”: “We will not let any project that is not approved by the people."

13 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

There was not enough data on the quality of the air that approximately 18 million people living in 30 provinces breathe throughout 2019, the Right to Clean Air Platform has stated.

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

The 8th Accessible Film Festival will be held online this year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. With the theme of “Seeking the Normal” amid pandemic conditions, the festival will take place on October 12-18, 2020.

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has stated that “if the number of cases keeps increasing at its current pace, Turkey might have to take strict measures again.”

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Fires broke out in four locations simultaneously.

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

Number of seriously ill patients keeps increasing, new cases exceed recoveries

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,891 and the total number of cases to 244,392. 18 people have died of the virus and 1,212 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

At least 560 health workers diagnosed with Covid-19 in the southeastern Batman province

About 3,000 patients receive treatment at home while the number of daily applications to Covid-19 clinics is between 400 and 700, according to the provincial medical chamber and a union.

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

'Reopening schools may cause a significant increase in Covid-19 cases'

"The role of children in Covid-19 transmission is not fully understood," Prof Aslan has said, noting that children's infection might cause a serious threat for teachers and school employees.

‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’

‘There is still an increase in number of COVID-19 patients in critical condition’

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,873 and the total number of cases to 243,180. 15 people have died of the virus and 1,183 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

Nine pesticides banned in Turkey: 'There are bans but no inspections'

"Even if inspections are carried out, there are no efforts to develop and support alternative methods. Banning something and directing [people] to its alternative are different things," says Turgay Özçelik from the No Pesticides On My Plate Civil Society Network.

11 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

Nurses to Health Minister: 'It's true that we are unhappy'

The minister has faced criticism from nurses after a tweet saying, "Let's be proud of our physicians and healthcare system."