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Born with a rare and complex heart condition known as Topsy-Turvy syndrome, 5.5-year-old Fatma Nur Yolaldı has become only the second known patient in the world to survive after undergoing a groundbreaking surgery that corrected her heart’s abnormal position and relieved pressure on her lungs. Fatma Nur entered the world with her heart lying horizontally across her chest, an extremely unusual position that caused the main artery supplying her lungs to be compressed. This compression led to the complete failure of her left lung last year, putting her life at serious risk. Though surgery was necessary to save her, the…
The “Village University Project,” initiated by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), stands as Türkiye’s pioneering initiative in rural education, having provided comprehensive training to nearly 600 villagers within just two months. The project covers a broad spectrum of topics, including agriculture, animal husbandry, cultural activities, spiritual guidance and health services, thereby addressing multiple dimensions of rural life. Launched in early March through the collaborative efforts of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and the Presidency’s Strategy and Budget Office, and implemented by MAKÜ, the Village University Project has successfully reached approximately 600 residents across 12 villages in Burdur within its…
The “Village University Project,” initiated by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University (MAKÜ), stands as Türkiye’s pioneering initiative in rural education, having provided comprehensive training to nearly 600 villagers within just two months. The project covers a broad spectrum of topics, including agriculture, animal husbandry, cultural activities, spiritual guidance and health services, thereby addressing multiple dimensions of rural life. Launched in early March through the collaborative efforts of the Higher Education Council (YÖK) and the Presidency’s Strategy and Budget Office, and implemented by MAKÜ, the Village University Project has successfully reached approximately 600 residents across 12 villages in Burdur within its…
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Council approved a 10% increase in water tariffs during the May session of its General Assembly held at the IBB Presidential Building in Saraçhane. The decision was made following a proposal by the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) and was supported by the council’s plan and budget as well as tariff commissions. Chaired by IBB Second Deputy Speaker Gökhan Gümüşdağ, the meeting also included the presentation of ISKI’s 2024 Annual Activity Report by Acting General Manager Vahit Doğan. The report was accepted by majority vote, with 145 members voting in favor and 95 against.…
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Council approved a 10% increase in water tariffs during the May session of its General Assembly held at the IBB Presidential Building in Saraçhane. The decision was made following a proposal by the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) and was supported by the council’s plan and budget as well as tariff commissions. Chaired by IBB Second Deputy Speaker Gökhan Gümüşdağ, the meeting also included the presentation of ISKI’s 2024 Annual Activity Report by Acting General Manager Vahit Doğan. The report was accepted by majority vote, with 145 members voting in favor and 95 against.…
Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu announced a nationwide initiative launched across all 81 provinces in Türkiye to identify individuals who are overweight and direct them to Healthy Life Centers and Family Health Centers. “Through this program, individuals will receive nutritional counseling and follow-up services provided by dietitians,” he stated. In a statement shared on his social media account, Minister Memişoğlu said: “We have launched a new program with the goal of reaching 10 million people within three months to protect the health of our citizens. Our health care staff will conduct height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) measurements in busy…
Two teachers who lost their spouses and children in the devastating earthquakes that struck southeastern Türkiye in 2023 have started a new chapter together, getting married in a heartfelt ceremony in Gaziantep’s Islahiye district. Mehmet Aydın (46), a school principal in Gaziantep’s Nurdağı district and Ayşe Örsdemir (42), a physical education teacher from Osmaniye, both lost their families during the magnitude-7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on Feb. 6, 2023. The quakes, among the deadliest in Türkiye’s modern history, struck in the early hours of the morning and again later the same day, flattening buildings across 11 provinces and…
Council of Higher Education (YÖK) President Erol Özvar announced that new programs will be introduced at universities in the fields of health care and agriculture to support digitalization. Speaking at the 261st Inter-University Council Meeting held at the YÖK presidency, Özvar stated that the “2030 Vision for Turkish Higher Education” Regional Meetings held in various provinces of Türkiye were very productive. He mentioned that a report would be prepared to ensure that these meetings lead to lasting results, and that the action plan derived from the report would be shared with universities next month. “Our main goal is to establish…
The Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, highlighted the success of the “Yarısı Bizden Campaign” in supporting urban transformation projects, sharing the story of the Öztok family in Avcılar, Istanbul, who transformed their 35-year-old building with the initiative. Kurum posted images of the family’s newly renovated home on social media, quoting Zehra Öztok’s statement, “We have the state behind us.” He emphasized, “The state does not leave its citizens alone. The Öztok family, living in Avcılar, Istanbul, renewed their 35-year-old home with our Yarısı Bizden campaign. Zehra Hanım and Hasan Bey now live in their solid home,…
Highlighting a steady rise in lung cancer cases across Türkiye, a leading thoracic surgery specialist has called for greater awareness, early screening and urgent action to reduce smoking rates among high-risk populations. Associate professor Kemal Karapınar, a thoracic surgeon, stated that approximately 30,000 new cases of lung cancer are diagnosed in Türkiye each year. Yet, only a quarter of patients are eligible for surgery by the time they seek treatment. The figures reflect the severe consequences of late detection in a disease known for its silent progression. “Lung cancer is one of the most common and deadly cancers, particularly among…