New appointments for Turkish Health and Environment Ministries
Newly appointed Health Minister Dr. Kemal Memisoglu in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 02 July, 2024. (Anadolu Images)
Recent rumors about the resignation of Health Minister Fahrettin Koca have stirred public interest, and reports confirmed his resignation along with that of another key minister as Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Minister Mehmet Ozhaseki officially stepped down from his position.
The resignations were published in Tuesday’s Official Gazette, signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Mehmet Özhaseki has been replaced by former minister and Istanbul mayoral candidate Murat Kurum.
In a notable shift, the new Health Minister is Prof. Dr. Kemal Memisoglu, previously the Istanbul Health Director, succeeding Fahrettin Koca.
