content tagged with children's health

At least 71 children died from preventable causes in April

FISA CHILD RIGHTS CENTER

At least 71 children died from preventable causes in April

Children are losing their lives as a result of preventable causes like traffic accidents or drowning

Imported plastic waste and children’s health in Adana

CHEMIST IN THE KITCHEN / BÜLENT ŞIK

Imported plastic waste and children’s health in Adana

Who will be responsible for the health hazards that will arise over time because around 165 thousand children at the ages of 0-4, the most susceptible group, have been subjected to toxic chemicals?

19 April 2022 Bülent Şık

Study finds ‘higher levels of anxiety, behavioral disorders’ in students during pandemic

DISTANCE EDUCATION

Study finds ‘higher levels of anxiety, behavioral disorders’ in students during pandemic

According to a report prepared by the Education and Science Laborers’ Union, students suffered significant losses in their cognitive, emotional, social and psychomotor development during the distance education period in 2020-2021.

23 February 2022

Vaccination of children aged younger than 12 ‘not on Turkey’s agenda’

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

Vaccination of children aged younger than 12 ‘not on Turkey’s agenda’

Minister of Health Koca has said, “We have got the first results of random PCR tests at schools. The scan has revealed that the rate among the children in school age is not very high unlike society.”

3 November 2021

Week for Children with Leukemia: LÖSEV calls to support with an orange mask

NOVEMBER 2-8

Week for Children with Leukemia: LÖSEV calls to support with an orange mask

The LÖSEV Foundation for Children with Leukemia organizes the National Week for Children with Leukemia on November 2-8: “I throw off my mask and run to my dreams!”

2 November 2021

The impact of climate crisis and fossil fuels on child health

AS THE CLIMATE AND WORLD CHANGE - 4

The impact of climate crisis and fossil fuels on child health

Climate change is the most vital threat facing today's children - and their children.

10 June 2021 Çiğdem Çağlayan,Funda Gacal

Second Marrow Transplant to 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient Öykü Arin

Second Marrow Transplant to 4-Year-Old Leukemia Patient Öykü Arin

As the half-matched marrow transplant from her mother Eylem Şen Yazıcı has failed, four-year-old leukemia patient Öykü Arin has been transplanted the marrow of her father Çağdaş Yazıcı, who is also a half-matched donor for the girl.

Ministry of Trade Bans ‘Junk Food’ Adverts in Children’s Programs

Ministry of Trade Bans ‘Junk Food’ Adverts in Children’s Programs

The regulation imposing a ban on the advertisement of foods and beverages, whose excessive consumption is not recommended by the Ministry of Health, in children’s television and radio programs has been published on the Official Gazette.

28 December 2018

Police Shoots 10 y.o. Boy With Tear Gas Canister

Police Shoots 10 y.o. Boy With Tear Gas Canister

Last night, police hit M.E (10) in the head with a tear gas canister in Silvan district of Diyarbakır (a southeastern city of Turkey). While M.E. was admitted to Dicle University Medical Faculty Hospital in critical condition, doctors said his health improved throughout the day.

Women Don’t Want Militarism

Following General Büyükanit’s approval of a flag made from the blood of school children, 418 women have signed a statement condemning militarism and nationalism.

24 January 2008 Erhan Üstündağ