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Ombudsman Institution

9. An Evaluation of the Fight against the Pandemic

The humanity has been fighting against an extremely dangerous common
enemy, which is the COVID-19 pandemic. This common health challenge has
been driving the societies to despair regardless of their countries and nations.
The countries have focused, and put all their efforts on fighting against the
coronavirus which has serious effects on human life. The whole world has
witnessed that underestimation of the virus and even a slightest relief during
this fight can have irreversible serious results.

The course of this pandemic which first appeared in China and its effect on
the countries have been closely followed up by Türkiye, as well. Months before
the first confirmed case in Türkiye, a series of measures were taken to prevent
the entry of the virus into the country in line with the recommendations of
the Coronavirus Scientific Advisory Board. These measures have resulted in
late arrival of the virus into the country. During this process, the Pandemic
Action Plan which was previously prepared has been used as the key guide
to identify the measures to be taken. Furthermore, the Coronavirus Scientific
Advisory Board which was set up on 09 January 2020 prepared the “Guidelines
for 2019nCoV Disease” which has been regularly updated based on new
information and developments. Also, a Board of Social Sciences consisting of
specialized experts in the fields of psychology, sociology, religion psychology,
religion sociology, statistics etc. was established to prepare a roadmap regarding
the psychological and sociological aspects of the pandemic. In its huge efforts
to fight against the pandemic, Türkiye has set an example to the world with
its achievements in the health sector as well as in its delivery of healthcare
services. It has been understood that Türkiye has a strong and well-established
healthcare system which values human life.

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