Turkish aid workers provide health services in Niger

By Ahmet Furkan Mercan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish aid workers delivered health services to people in Niger.

A 16-people team from state-run Turkish Coordination and Cooperation Agency (TIKA) and Health and Education Villages Volunteers Association (BISEG) carried out extensive health screenings, surgeries, and dental treatments.

The team also gave endoscopy and laparoscopy training in the central city of Agadez.

TIKA has been cooperating with non-governmental organizations since 2006 in order to carry out the necessary medical operations in Niger. It donated an endoscopy device to the city administration and is working to increase the capacity of health services in Niger and improve bilateral relations.

Sadou Soloke, governor of Agadez, hailed the efforts, saying: "We do not see Turks as foreigners, we are open to cooperation not only in the field of health but in all fields."