Health

Turkey Aims to Lead the Global Health Tourism Industry

Istanbul, Turkey, March 26, 2010

A recent report presented to Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek by the Foreign Economic Relations Board, or DEİK, says Turkey has a great potential to grow in the health care tourism sector. To actualize that, however, the industry is in need ...

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Indonesia OKs PetroAlgae protein co-product as animal feed and for importation

Jakarta, Indonesia, October 28, 2009

In Indonesia, the national government has approved PetroAlgae protein for importation, and use as a raw material in animal feed in Indonesia, after the Ministry of Agriculture completed testing. According to a statement by PetroAlgae, “Licensees of the PetroAlgae production ...

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Turkey Gears Up Secure Share in Huge Halal Food Market

Istanbul, Turkey, April 25, 2009

The Food Auditing and Certification Research Association (GİMDES) will for the first time in Turkey soon begin issuing halal food certificates, bringing the country one step closer to winning a share from the giant global market for halal food — ...

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1st D-8 Working Group Meeting on Health Tourism Confirms to Boost Cooperation

Antalya, Turkey, March 14, 2009

The Government of Turkey, Ministry of Culture and Tourism organized and chaired the D-8 1st Working Group Meeting on Health Tourism, on March 1, 2009, in Antalya, Turkey. The meeting was attended by delegates from the Republic of Indonesia, the ...

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SG Expects that Issues of Elderly will be Discussed by Task Forces in 1st D-8 Working Group on Health Tourism

Istanbul, Turkey, February 17, 2009

The growth of the older population is not without issues that impact society and nursing practice. One of the major issues discussed frequently in society includes the need for more health care for older adults. Older adults, although living longer, ...

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D-8 to Hold the 1st D-8 Working Group meeting on Health Tourism in Antalya, 28 February-2 March 2009

Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2009

D-8 Organization in collaboration with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Association of Improving Health Tourism, Turkey, is scheduling to hold the first D-8 Working Group meeting on Health Tourism in Antalya, 28 February-2 March 2009. In tandem ...

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D-8 and IYF signed an MOU for Cooperation on Migration Workers, Remittances and Microfinance Project

Baltimore, USA, December 03, 2008

Another breakthrough has been initiated by D-8 Organization in the remittance sector this week. The D-8 Organization in collaboration with The International Youth Foundation (IYF) proposes to implement a pilot program in Indonesia and Pakistan to promote the increased use ...

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Indonesia to Export Rice Next Year

Jakarta, Indonesia, November 24, 2008

Indonesia would be able to export rice next year to alleviate a global food crisis, Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda told the Australian Parliament recently. The planned export will be the country’s first in 16 years. “Indonesia’s rice production first ...

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Malaysian Air Asia facilitates Health Tourism with Low-Cost Carrier Business

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, October 29, 2008

Low-cost carrier AirAsia is expected to start its operations this December 8 at Malacca’s Batu Berendam Airport (LTBB) which is undergoing a facelift worth RM131.5 million. Malaysian Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said six destinations had been identified ...

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D-8 Secretary General Applauds the 139th Anniversary of Turkish Red Crescent

Istanbul, Turkey, October 29, 2008

The Turkish Red Crescent celebrates its 139th Anniversary on June 9, 2007 by holding a commemoration in Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul. The program was held by the Turkish Red Crescent and attended by numerous guests and participants. The D-8 Secretary General ...

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