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Numan Kurtulmuş criticizes Adidas ad and Gaza health crisis
Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş criticized an Adidas advertisement featuring an amputee, describing the use of such imagery as a “great shame” for humanity. Speaking at the 23rd World Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Congress (IFOS 2026) in Istanbul, Kurtulmuş contrasted the world's advanced medical technologies with the extreme deprivation faced by millions who lack basic healthcare.
Kurtulmuş specifically addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting that the region faces a double standard in medical care amidst ongoing conflict. He emphasized that while some parts of the world benefit from preventative medicine, others cannot access even the most fundamental health services due to poverty and war.
During the event, Deputy Health Minister Yasin Erkoç highlighted Turkey's healthcare system, describing it as a global model of success, particularly in its response to the COVID-19 pandemic and various natural disasters.
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Adidas · Gaza · Numan Kurtulmuş · Turkish Grand National Assembly · Yasin Erkoç
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Health Minister Yasin Erkoç stated that Turkey's health system serves as a global success story. www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Numan Kurtulmuş criticized an Adidas advertisement featuring an amputee. www.karsmanset.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Kurtulmuş highlighted the lack of medical services and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. www.karsmanset.com · www.takvim.com.tr · www.gazetebirlik.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kurtulmuş noted a disparity between advanced medical technology in some regions and extreme deprivation in others. www.karsmanset.com · www.takvim.com.tr