Emine Erdoğan and WHO advance Türkiye's global health agenda

During a high-level meeting with Emine Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex, WHO Europe Director Hans Kluge commended Türkiye's pioneering role in alternative medicine and Gaza humanitarian efforts. The discussion also covered climate health initiatives as Türkiye prepares to host COP31.
First Lady Emine Erdoğan hosted a high-level World Health Organization delegation at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where WHO officials praised Türkiye's growing global health leadership. The meeting with WHO Europe Director Dr. Hans Kluge and WHO Türkiye Representative Dr. Tasnim Atatrah focused on Türkiye's innovative approaches to medicine and international humanitarian initiatives.
Recognition of Medical Innovation
Dr. Kluge specifically acknowledged Türkiye's leading position in Europe regarding knowledge and experience in alternative and complementary medicine. He applauded Ankara's efforts in integrating traditional medicine with modern healthcare systems, describing it as part of Türkiye's comprehensive health innovation strategy that other nations could learn from.
Humanitarian Leadership and Climate Health
The WHO Europe director expressed gratitude for Türkiye's pioneering humanitarian role in Gaza, highlighting how the nation's medical diplomacy extends beyond its borders. Dr. Kluge also congratulated Türkiye on its upcoming hosting of COP31 and proposed integrating health and sustainability discussions into the global climate conversation, creating new synergies between environmental and public health policies.
Strengthening Collaborative Efforts
Health Minister Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, who attended the meeting, participated in discussions about enhancing joint efforts to improve child and adolescent health outcomes. Following the meeting, Emine Erdoğan described the talks as "productive" on her NSosyal social media account, noting they addressed several pressing issues on the global health agenda and reinforced Türkiye's commitment to international health cooperation.
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