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Raport dzienny

Pandemic in retreat

The health department announced: We have 8,994 (including 942 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowieckie (1473), Greater Poland (935) Lower Silesia (782), Silesian (708), Lublin (701), Pomeranian (676), of Małopolska (580), Zachodniopomorskie (556),...

March 24, 2022
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Changing the financial plan of the National Health Fund. What will the extra money be spent on?

The Health Committee gave a positive opinion on the change in the financial plan of the National Health Fund. 17 voted for, 1 against, and 7 abstained. The NHF budget will increase by PLN 9.1 billion, which will be entirely allocated to health services.

March 23, 2022
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Drug review and the ban on advertising of pharmacies. There is a GIF message

In connection with the implementation of the pilot program of drug inspections, the Main Pharmaceutical Inspector issued a Communication on the designation of generally accessible pharmacies participating in the pilot program of drug inspections.

March 23, 2022
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HMPA: The amendment to the Criminal Code will hit doctors

Proposal to amend the content of Art. 155 of the Polish Penal Code, providing for tightening of penalties for "manslaughter" from the previous sentence of 3 months to 5 years imprisonment to 6 months to 8 years imprisonment will also result in tightening penalties for doctors for medical errors -...

March 23, 2022
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Na żywo

Parliamentary Health Commission - salaries in health care

Consideration of information on employees' salaries in health care and the valuation of benefits - presented by the Minister of Health.

March 23, 2022
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Parliamentary Health Committee - NFZ financial plan - broadcast

Opinion on the draft amendment to the financial plan of the National Health Fund for 2022.

March 23, 2022
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Rzeczpospolita Babska

About women's action in health

March 21, 2022
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Daily report: 5,696 cases of coronavirus infection

The health department informed: We have 5,696 (including 593 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowieckie (977), Greater Poland (695), Silesian (501), Lower Silesia (435), Pomeranian (409), of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship (387), of Małopolska (375),...

March 20, 2022
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Prof. Marian Zembala dies

The body of an outstanding cardiac surgeon, former minister of health, was found on Saturday morning in the swimming pool at his family home in Zbrosławice. An investigation team is working on the spot under the supervision of the prosecutor, informed "Gazeta Wyborcza". Prof. Marian Zembala was...

March 19, 2022
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PLN 9.25 billion more for health services. Where's the catch?

Next week, the Health Commission will deal with the amendment of the financial plan of the National Health Fund for 2022. There will be more money for health services - by over PLN 9 billion.

March 18, 2022
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PPOZ: it's bad that we are no longer afraid of COVID-19!

Disregarding the pandemic, we should expect another, even bigger wave! - warns Bożena Janicka, president of the Alliance of Healthcare Employers.

March 18, 2022
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Research Findings: Mother-to-child transmission of COVID-19 is possible but rare

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 infection can be passed from mother to baby before, during and after birth, new research shows - but such events are rare.

March 18, 2022
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The number of new infections is still five-digit

On Friday, the health ministry informed: We have 11,660 (including 1,251 re-infections) confirmed cases of coronavirus infection from provinces: Mazowieckie (2056), Greater Poland (1436), Lower Silesia (946), Zachodniopomorskie (928), Silesian (918), Pomorskie (845), Kuyavian-Pomeranian (769),...

March 18, 2022
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Ukraine: Millions of patients need support

Up to 2 million people with rare diseases remained in Ukraine. There is a lack of basic medications and medical products, which in the case of some diseases is directly threatening to life. The supplies bought three weeks ago may not be enough for long, and the pharmacy warehouses are empty.

March 18, 2022
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The special act does not help doctors in treating refugees from Ukraine

Doctors still do not have tools for systemic treatment of refugees from Ukraine. The problem of drug reimbursement is also still unresolved - the Zielona Góra Agreement is alarming.

March 18, 2022
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A clinical trial of a bivalent booster is now underway

Moderna announced that the first participant in the Phase II clinical trial of the candidate for a bivalent booster dose for the Omikron variant (mRNA-1273.214) has been vaccinated. This preparation is a combination of a candidate Omikron variant specific booster (mRNA-1273.529) and the Moderna...

March 18, 2022
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Poland plans to lift restrictions, WHO warns against an increase in infections

Health Minister Adam Niedzielski recommended the government to abolish quarantine, isolation and the obligation to use masks from April. Meanwhile, around the world, including Europe, there are alarmingly high increases in the number of infections, despite a much lower level of testing. WHO...

March 18, 2022
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There is a cure for Covid-19. People with a weak immune response will benefit

The UK drug regulator approved AstraZeneca, which is based on COVID-19 antibodies, and is used to prevent infection in people with a weak immune response. Evusheld contains antibodies made in a laboratory that are designed to persist in the body for months to stop the virus in the event of an...

March 17, 2022
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First robotic operations in Silesia at the National Health Fund at the Silesian Urovita Urology Center in Chorzów

Prostate cancer is the most common oncological disease among men in Poland. Every year, this disease affects nearly 16,000 men, of which as many as of them die. The detection of prostate neoplasms is relatively easy. For diagnostics, only blood tests and a visit to the urologist are necessary. To...

March 17, 2022
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Michał Modro

Dialogue in health care has been going on for over 17 years ...

It's good to be involved in a dialogue, not just to break with your voice by deliberately emphasizing how separate it is. Author: Jonathan Mills.

March 17, 2022
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The number of new infections is increasing all over the world. WHO warns

As the World Health Organization notes, the numbers showing the global increase in COVID-19 cases may indicate a problem. What? Perhaps this is not the end of the pandemic yet. Why? As some countries report a decline in test rates. WHO suggests being vigilant against the virus.

March 17, 2022