In response, the National Health Fund (NFZ), which finances public healthcare in Poland, has offered additional funds.
In response, the National Health Fund (NFZ), which finances public healthcare in Poland, has offered additional funds.
The government has simplified the procedure for Ukrainian medics to start working in Poland and is offering courses in medical Polish.
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But the main group of protesting medics has dismissed the deal.
“The fact refugees are being used brutally in a political struggle does not absolve us from respecting their rights,” wrote Archbishop Polak.
“Medics on the Border” have been denied permission to enter the border area by the authorities.
Unions have called for direct talks with the prime minister, after failing to so far reach an agreement with the health ministry.