Refik Saydam'ın yaşamı ve kişiliği
Özet
Among the creators of our Republic, the architect of Turkish Health System, and one of the most significant statesmen of our country, Dr Ibrahim Refik Saydam was born in 1882 in Istanbul. In 1905, he graduated from the Military Medical School and served during Balkan Wars. Dr Ibrahim Refik was assigned to the Medical Field Deputy General Inspector until the conclusion of Mondros Agreement.In 16 May 1919, Dr.Refik Saydam was included in the entourage of Mustafa Kemal with the title of 9th Army Deputy Inspector Medical. He took part in the leading cadre of National Struggle. Dr. İbrahim Refik served as Minister of Health between 10.03.1921?20.12.1921.Following the proclamation of the Republic, Dr Refik Saydam held the Minister of Health between 30.10.1923 - 22.11.1924. During the cabinet by Celal Bayar, he left the office for a short while. He was re-appointed on 04.03.1925 and continuously administered the health works to 25.10.1937. Dr Refik Saydam?s function of service overcame major health problems with a scope that reaches even to this day.Following the death of Ataturk, President Ismet Inonu commissioned Dr Refik Saydam as the Prime Minister. Turkey managed to stay out of war throughout the World War II with balanced country policies. In those days despite strong economical problems, there were no deaths from famine, and any real dearth was not experienced.Dr. Refik Saydam died from hearth attack during a business trip to İstanbul in the first hour on 8 July 1942.