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Turkish Doctors Distribute Mosquito Nets To Fight Malaria In Tanzania
10 August 2009
The Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) has rolled up its sleeves to combat death resulting from malaria in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Around 30 doctors in white uniforms bearing the Turkish flag, working under the leadership of TIKA, arrived in the northern Zanzibar village of Kuvenge, where they handed out mosquito nets. Some of the doctors working with TIKA also distributed candy and balloons to the children in the village. Speaking to the Anatolia news agency, Emin Simsek, chairman of the Aegean Health Association Administrative Committee, which is working with TIKA on this project, explained that malaria, which can be transmitted by mosquitoes, is a very common problem in the area and that people are simply unable to combat it due to financial restraints. Simsek noted that mosquito nets are one of the most effective ways to prevent mosquito bites. “There is a large population of children in Zanzibar and in Tanzania [as a whole]. Many children never see the age of 5 due to malaria,” he added. Speaking of his work in Africa last year, Simsek said health screenings conducted by his association in Tanzania last year showed that one of the biggest problems in the country was the lack of protection from mosquitoes and this is why they decided to launch a mosquito net campaign this year. “Our doctors have distributed 500 of the 4,000 mosquito nets provided with the help of Turkish citizens. The first leg of distribution took place thanks to the generous helping hand of Turkish citizens. We will continue distributing them over the next four to five days in various regions of Zanzibar and Tanzania. It is possible to save the lives of three children with one mosquito net. We will be very happy to attain this goal.” President Gül calls for new understanding to appreciate diversity At home, President Abdullah Gül called for a “new era and a new understanding” for the solution to the Kurdish question on Saturday, which he calls “Turkey's most important problem.” Visiting the southeastern city of Bitlis on Saturday, celebrating the 93rd anniversary of Bitlis' emancipation from enemy occupation, the president emphasized in a speech that diversity is wealth. “We will, altogether, hand in hand, start a new era and make a new understanding prevail in the land, like our grandfathers did.” The president said no individual in Turkey was superior to another. In his speech, Gül recalled that Mustafa Kemal Atatürk had arrived in Bitlis to save the city along with the Second Army Corps, noting there were many from cities such as Edirne, Izmir and Istanbul among those who died. He also underlined that Bitlis residents also lost many sons who fought for independence all across the country. Gül said everyone should understand the value of all parts of the country. “These are old cities. We have to show our deference to them. How will we do this? By strengthening our unity, our togetherness. If there are differences and diversity, these are all important elements of our wealth,” he noted. Gül attended the opening of the Cemil Özgür Vocational High School, where he chatted for some time with a 10-year-old who shares his first and last name, during his visit. Gül was met warmly by locals in Bitlis, exiting the presidential vehicle twice to salute the crowds that had gathered to greet him.
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