It was not until late last week, just before the second Kocyigit child died, that the health minister, Recep Akdag, confirmed that her brother had contracted bird flu.

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After Erdogan's comment, Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag issued a statement indicating that he would be submitting a proposal to lawmakers in the upcoming month, raising fears that the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, was preparing to introduce legislation to curb, if not fully block, access to abortion.

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