Claims that Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has resigned

It has been alleged that Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has resigned or that President Erdoğan has requested his dismissal.

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Claims that Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has resigned

The process leading to Health Minister Fahrettin Koca's resignation reportedly began following a dialogue at the Kızılcahamam retreat. Criticisms regarding Koca's alleged negligence reportedly continued until his resignation.

Here are the events that took place at the Kızılcahamam retreat:

During the AKP's retreat in Kızılcahamam, Antalya MP Tuğba Vural Çokal spoke about a relative who passed away in a private hospital, stating that the ministry was not conducting sufficient inspections.

Koca replied, "That Health Director was appointed at your request. You cannot shift the responsibility to us. We initiated an inspection regarding private hospitals. You were the one who stopped it."

Intervening, Erdoğan said, "The deceased was one of our district chairs. There is no distinction between private and public health. Necessary inspections must be carried out regardless of the hospital. Check if there is any negligence."

Some MPs also stated that there are serious problems in the healthcare system.

This discussion caused resentment for Minister Koca.

CLAIMS THAT MINISTER KOCA HAS RESIGNED

According to İsmail Saymaz's claim, Koca called Erdoğan today and requested to be relieved of his duties.

Erdoğan accepted the request.

According to another scenario, Erdoğan requested Koca's resignation.

Koca's resignation could be published in tonight's Official Gazette.

MINISTER KOCA DID NOT DENY

İsmail Saymaz asked Health Minister Fahrettin Koca about the claims in question.

In response to the question, "You have requested to be relieved of your duties, is that correct?"

Koca said the following:

“You know, life can take many turns. What matters is serving the nation and the state. In every position.”