“No matter who sits in parliament, we expect real change, not empty promises,” say the doctors.
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Polish hospitals warn they can’t afford wage rises for medics promised by government
In response, the National Health Fund (NFZ), which finances public healthcare in Poland, has offered additional funds.
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Ukrainian refugee medics could boost Poland’s understaffed health system
The government has simplified the procedure for Ukrainian medics to start working in Poland and is offering courses in medical Polish.
Polish student creates website connecting Ukrainian refugees with doctors offering free treatment
The service, which puts people in touch with suitable specialists, has already had more than 15,000 hits.
Polish government rejects church request to allow medics to treat migrants at border
“The fact refugees are being used brutally in a political struggle does not absolve us from respecting their rights,” wrote Archbishop Polak.
Polish medics volunteer to provide emergency care to migrants crossing Belarus border
“Medics on the Border” have been denied permission to enter the border area by the authorities.
Polish healthcare workers to hold latest protest over pay and conditions
Unions have called for direct talks with the prime minister, after failing to so far reach an agreement with the health ministry.
“We could go to prison for an abortion”: Poland’s abortion ruling hits women and doctors
Anna Gmiterek-Zabłocka
Almost all legal abortion in Poland has now ended.
Government entices foreign doctors to Poland with “simplified procedure” and “decent earnings”
The health minister handed medical licences to five Belarusian and Ukrainian doctors who have completed the new process.
Polish minister quits government to work as Covid doctor
The health system is struggling amid record numbers of coronavirus cases.
Poland wants 1,000 doctors from Ukraine and Belarus to help tackle pandemic
The health minister has also promised to double the salaries of medical staff fighting the pandemic.
Polish hospitals struggle with Covid surge while government shifts blame onto doctors
Recordings of paramedics in Warsaw reveal how hospitals are turning away patients
Doctors warn Poland not prepared for coronavirus, despite government assurances
In anticipation of Poland’s first cases, doctors worry about the lack of protective gear.
Former speaker of the Senate accused of illegal earnings while in office
Stanisław Karczewski continued to earn money working as a doctor while on unpaid leave, though denies any wrongdoing.
