On the occasion of November 8 – Victory Day, a large-scale social and medical initiative was organized for children from low-income Azerbaijani families residing in Istanbul.

The initiative was launched by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan and co-organized by the Federation of Turkish-Azerbaijani Associations (TADEF) and the Association of All Azerbaijani Doctors. As part of the project, 200 Azerbaijani children received free medical examinations and healthcare services.

Held for the first time in Türkiye on such a scale and in this format, the initiative provided children from low-income Azerbaijani families living in Istanbul who do not have health insurance with access to quality medical care.

During the initiative, a team of professional doctors provided children with examinations and medical services in paediatrics, ear, nose and throat (ENT), dentistry, ophthalmology and speech therapy. A mobile laboratory was also set up at the venue with the organizational support and assistance of Sanan Guliyev, Chairman of the Young Azerbaijanis Association.

Parviz Mammadzada, Deputy Chairman of TADEF, Vugar Jafar, Chairman of the Association of All Azerbaijani Doctors, interventional neurologist and stroke specialist, Sanan Guliyev, Chairman of the Young Azerbaijanis Association, Aygun Hasanoghlu, Director of the Private “Aygun” Personal Development Courses named after National Hero Mubariz Ibrahimov, operating in Istanbul, and other speakers highlighted the project's social significance and emphasized the importance of ensuring access to medical services for children from low-income families. It was noted that organized on the occasion of Victory Day, this initiative reflects the care and attention extended to Azerbaijanis living abroad, as well as the humanitarian dimension of Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood. The speakers expressed their gratitude to the volunteer doctors, the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, TADEF, the Young Azerbaijanis Association and everyone who contributed to the organization of the initiative. Special appreciation was also extended to Khaladdin Guliyev, head of “Vefa Ilac”, for supporting the provision of vitamin supplements to the children.

In addition to members of the Association of All Azerbaijani Doctors, Azerbaijani physicians working at various medical institutions across Türkiye also volunteered to take part in the project.

It should be noted that this social and medical initiative once again demonstrated that Azerbaijani-Turkish brotherhood extends beyond political and cultural ties to encompass humanitarian cooperation, social responsibility and practical support for fellow countrymen. Organized on the occasion of Victory Day, the project is of great importance in supporting Azerbaijani families living abroad, strengthening diaspora solidarity and safeguarding the healthy future of children.