Şırnak AFAD Director İşlek Pays 'Hayırlı Olsun' Visit to Uludere Health Director Elagöz

In Şırnak's Uludere district, the newly appointed District Health Director Dr. Sena Seher Elagöz was received as part of a series of official visits held in the city due to the commencement of her duty. While Elagöz's new position marks an important period in the management of health services in the region, it is emphasized that institutional cooperation must be maintained with local administrators and institution representatives. Such visits are of great importance for strengthening coordination between public institutions and providing better service to citizens. Elagöz's appointment is considered an opportunity for planned innovations and sustainable projects in the health sector. These contacts play a critical role in determining the new manager's vision and discussing strategies to be implemented.

Regarding the issue, Şırnak Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD) Provincial Director Muzaffer İşlek paid an official 'hayırlı olsun' visit to the Uludere District Health Directorate along with his delegation. İşlek and his delegation visited Dr. Sena Seher Elagöz at her office, wished her success in her new duty, and emphasized the importance of inter-institutional solidarity. During this visit, not only congratulations were exchanged, but also cooperation possibilities to ensure the uninterrupted continuation of health services in case of disasters were discussed. In line with the joint working principles of AFAD and the Ministry of Health, an exchange of ideas took place on how to ensure coordination during possible crisis moments. The visit was noted to have passed in a sincere and constructive atmosphere.

Speaking at the visit, Muzaffer İşlek touched upon the importance of the duty of those serving in a strategic sector like health and wished that Dr. Elagöz would be auspicious for Uludere. İşlek stated that AFAD is always by the side of health workers and ready to provide support when necessary. A brief exchange of information was held regarding the activities of the health directorate in the region, and decisions were made to support Elagöz's adaptation process to her new duty. Institution representatives stated that keeping mutual communication channels open would increase rapid intervention opportunities in emergencies. This dialogue also formed a basis for the future joint projects of the two institutions.

Dr. Sena Seher Elagöz, on the other hand, conveyed her thanks to Şırnak AFAD Provincial Director Muzaffer İşlek and his delegation for their kind visit, expressing her pleasure for their sensitivity. Elagöz emphasized that they would work intensively to make health services more effective and accessible in Uludere and that inter-institutional cooperation would be their greatest strength in this process. She stated that her priorities as the health director are to protect public health and be prepared for emergencies. She expressed that the support of a well-established institution like AFAD provides great motivation in achieving these goals. Elagöz communicated that she plans to take an active role in the field from the day she starts her duty.

This visit stands out as a strong example of inter-institutional communication in Uludere and reveals once again the importance of dialogue between local administration and central institutions. The close contact between Şırnak AFAD and Uludere District Health Directorate is interpreted as a positive step towards strengthening emergency preparedness and health infrastructure throughout the district. It is a known fact that inter-institutional cohesion increases personnel motivation and directly reflects on service quality. It is stated that such congratulatory and support visits reinforce institutional belonging and are a source of morale for newly starting officials. In the coming period, these institutions are expected to turn their cooperation into concrete actions through joint training and exercises.