The deal drew controversy amid reports it was arranged through a ski instructor who was a family friend of the health minister.
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Trial of 45 doctors for spreading anti-vaccine claims during Covid pandemic starts in Poland
If found guilty of disseminating information inconsistent with medical knowledge, they could lose their medical licences.
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Poland misspent billions on Covid response, finds state auditor, calling for charges against minister
The minister says the claims against him are “purely political” and intended to influence the election.
230 people suspected of peddling fake Covid vaccine certificates in Poland
Prosecutors have secured assets valued at more than 3.2 million zloty (€710,000), including gold bars, silver coins and large sums in cash.
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-funded study
Sales of amantadine boomed in Poland during the pandemic, and it was even recommended by a member of the government.
Children’s wards nearing capacity in Poland amid surge in flu and RSV infections
One doctor says that over two years of pandemic-induced restrictions has left children’s immune systems more vulnerable.
Over one third of Polish eight-year-olds overweight as obesity rises during pandemic
The study found 44% of parents saying their children now spend more time in front of a computer or TV screen than before the pandemic.
Doctor who called Covid “fake plandemic” and discouraged vaccination stripped of licence for year
The doctor reportedly plans to continue treating patients as a homeopath.
Poland recorded EU’s second-largest population decline in 2021
Poland’s population fell by 185,800, whereas most EU countries saw an increase.
Poland declares success in persuading EU to renegotiate Covid vaccine contracts
Poland has spearheaded efforts by eastern member states.
“Huge increase” in mental health problems among children during pandemic, says Polish health minister
The number of psychological counselling sessions for children and teenagers last year doubled compared to 2020.
Poland removes final Covid restrictions, including masking and quarantine
The new measures go into force on Monday.
Poland to lift all Covid restrictions apart from masking and quarantine
Limits on numbers in shops, restaurants and nightclubs will no longer apply from 1 March.
Widely used unapproved drug not effective in treating Covid, finds Polish state-backed study
Sales of the amantadine have boomed during the pandemic despite no evidence that it helps in the treatment of COVID-19.
