Ministry of Health Budget Discussions: Developments in the Turkish Grand National Assembly
In the Turkish Grand National Assembly Ministry of Health budget The discussions on the subject attracted public attention. In this process, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu There were heated debates between the opposition parties. Especially newborn gang The allegations were at the center of the discussions. Memişoğlu responded to the opposition's allegations by arguing that he had explained all the facts on this issue in the Planning and Budget Commission meetings.
Memişoğlu's Statements and Reactions
Minister Memişoğlu, "I see some people suffering from 'mythomania', which is a pathological lying disorder" He drew attention with his statements such as: These statements were harshly criticized by opposition parties and health unions. General Health-Labor Union, Memişoğlu's speech in the Turkish Grand National Assembly “deplorable” He condemned the minister's use of such a tone, describing it as "...
The Honor of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the Ministry
The union emphasized that the Turkish Grand National Assembly is an assembly where respect is essential, “The Ministry of Health is a highly respected institution tasked with carrying out activities to protect and improve public health.” He used the expression. They stated that Minister Memişoğlu could not fulfill his responsibility of representing this respected institution. In addition, “Pathological mythomania” It was stated that using medical terms such as "does not change the fact that it is an insulting speech."
Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and Non-compliance with the Warning
Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Bekir BozdağIt was stated that Memişoğlu had warned him many times but he did not heed these warnings. The statement said, “It is essential that someone sets the tone for the meeting and ensures that any disagreements are discussed respectfully.” The importance of the public's right to receive accurate information was also emphasized.
Disrespect and Public Health
In the statements made, Mustafa Kemal AtatürkIt was emphasized that the disrespect shown to the Gazi Assembly established by is unacceptable. It was expressed that the Ministry of Health should produce more realistic solutions by keeping public health ahead of its own interests. It was stated that the problems experienced in the field of health should not be in a way that endangers the lives of millions of people for the sake of the interests of a handful of elites.
Steps Required to Protect Public Health
- Transparency and Accountability: It is of great importance that the Ministry of Health informs the public and is transparent in every work it carries out.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Working in collaboration with all stakeholders in the field of health will contribute to faster resolution of problems.
- Education and Awareness: Raising public awareness on health issues will enable more effective use of health services.
- Innovative Solutions: The use of health technologies and innovative approaches will increase the quality of health services.
Conclusion: Justice and Equality in Healthcare
The Ministry of Health must fulfill its responsibility to protect and improve public health. Every segment of society has the right to equal access to health services. Therefore, the Ministry of Health must produce more realistic solutions by prioritizing the public's health over its own interests. The public's right to benefit from health services is a duty that falls on the state, and if this duty is not fulfilled, the public's health may be at risk.
