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National Transplantation Day

70% of hospitals still fail to report donors. Outreach efforts are needed

- In 2023, there will be a one-quarter increase in the number of donations in Poland. This translates into an increase by more than 400 in the number of human lives saved," said Professor Maciej Kosieradzki, chairman of the Polish Transplantation Society, head of the Department of General and...

Feb. 2, 2024
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Early 2024 - where are we in terms of implementing the Rare Disease Plan?

We entered 2024 with only partially implemented Plan for Rare Diseases[1]. The Plan itself was adopted back in 2021,[2] and the implementation of the tasks enshrined in it was scheduled for 2021-2023. In the last days of December 2023, however, a draft amendment to the Plan appeared in the list...

Feb. 2, 2024
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When does a drug do more harm than good?

Polypragmasy, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions and other pitfalls lurking for (not only elderly) patients were discussed at the 1st Senior Health Congress by Jaroslaw Woron, MD.

Feb. 2, 2024
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AOTMiT: The Transparency Council will evaluate drugs, benefits and health programs

February 5 next meeting of the Transparency Council.

Feb. 2, 2024
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Izabela Leszczyna appoints Health Minister's Plenipotentiary for Health Prevention and Interdepartmental Cooperation

An order to this effect was published in the OJ of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Feb. 2, 2024
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Justice Minister withdraws predecessor's request to the CT. The issue is the doctors' professional self-government

The Minister of Justice, Attorney General Adam Bodnar met with the President of the Supreme Medical Chamber, Lukasz Jankowski. They discussed the no fault rule, expert witnesses, the existing medical error cell in prosecutors' offices and other issues of importance to the medical community. Adam...

Feb. 2, 2024
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Kształcenie lekarzy: Mamy problem

Być może szkoły wyższe, które nie przejdą procesu reakredytacji uruchomionych kierunków lekarskich, nie będą musiały całkowicie rezygnować z kształcenia medyków. Mogłyby, na przykład, kształcić asystentów lekarzy. To jeden z pomysłów na rozwiązanie problemu, jaki powstał po uruchomieniu na...

Feb. 2, 2024
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Cancer prevention is limping along. Outlays are not optimally used

- We have fantastic doctors, nurses, geneticists in Poland. They are great people. There are excellent patient organizations and psychologists. You can say it's good, but on the other hand it's not good. We want to get to what's not working, and I hope that what we're going to talk about here...

Feb. 1, 2024
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Is losing weight after 60 definitely good for your health?

With age, an increase in body weight, including body fat, while decreasing muscle mass and strength is a natural phenomenon. The widespread lack of concern about maintaining a healthy weight after the age of 60 is worrisome, as it is a negative phenomenon for health and quality of life. According...

Feb. 1, 2024
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The number of measles cases in Europe is growing. WHO appeals to Poland

The WHO European Region has seen an alarming increase in measles cases in 2023, with more than 42,200 cases. Hospitalization rates have also increased in many countries.

Feb. 1, 2024
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Press conference by Health Minister Izabela Leszczyna - women's health security

Jan. 31, 2024
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OZZL residents met with deputy minister of science and higher education

Representatives of the Board of the OZZL Residents' Agreement met with Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Maciej Gdula.We handed over to the Deputy Minister all the materials on the degradation of education that we have been developing and collecting for many months. We also raised...

Jan. 31, 2024
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Launching a service for NOP reporting

Starting tomorrow (February 1, 2024), a new service at the E-Health Center.

Jan. 31, 2024
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New regulations for medical commissions adjudicating fitness for military service

The Council of Ministers has adopted a regulation that determines how to determine the additional remuneration of those who are part of medical commissions that adjudicate the degree of fitness for military service. This includes nurses or paramedics. The new regulations also provide for an...

Jan. 31, 2024
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Polska jednym z pięciu państw na świecie z certyfikatem WHO Validation of Trans Fat Elimination

Polska jest jednym z pięciu pierwszych państw na świecie, które uzyskały certyfikat WHO Validation of Trans Fat Elimination, za wdrożenie programu REPLACE na rzecz obniżania tłuszczy trans. Docenione zostały działania Polski w obszarze spełnienia wymagań we wdrażaniu programu REPLACE, który...

Jan. 30, 2024
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MEiN got information from MZ on vaccinations of university teachers, students and doctoral students. UODO has initiated proceedings....

The Ombudsman inquired whether the ministry could have had access to detailed health data.

Jan. 30, 2024
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CMKP: How many residencies in spring proceedings

Until when can applications be submitted?

Jan. 30, 2024
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Draft Code of Medical Ethics released for public consultation

At a recent meeting of the Supreme Medical Council, a resolution was adopted to submit a draft of a new Code of Medical Ethics for local government and public consultation. Its amendment is aimed at ensuring high standards of ethical conduct in the medical profession and adapting to new...

Jan. 30, 2024
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Parliamentary Team for Cancer Prevention - RAK STOP

Raising awareness of female cancer prevention.

Jan. 30, 2024
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New medical stamp

The Supreme Medical Council has passed a resolution defining the content of the stamp or imprint used by doctors and dentists made from a computer system. The new regulations are designed to take into account new technologies and standards that are now being used in the computerization of...

Jan. 30, 2024
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A silent pandemic: rising mental problems among youth after COVID-19

Over the past few years, the world has been grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected not only physical but also mental health. This has been particularly evident in the adolescent population, where the need for psychological and psychiatric help has recently increased by 30 percent.

Jan. 29, 2024