
Poland expanded accesss to primary health care services
Starting November 1, 2023, primary care services expanded under a new regulation (Journal of Laws 2023, item 2226). Patients with prediabetes, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease gain access to coordinated care, including UACR tests, specialist consultations,...

Poland expanded accesss to free mammography and cytology without a referral
Starting November 1, 2023, more women qualify for free cancer prevention programs. Women aged 45-74 can get free mammograms, and those aged 25-64 can get free cytological tests. From January 1, 2024, breast cancer survivors can rejoin the program annually for five...
Health system measures in Poland – COVID-19 – July 2020
The health system measures put into place in Poland to contain the spread of COVID-19 are: On March 8, the authorities unlocked 23.3 million EUR (98 million PLN) additional funding for hospitals. In cases when patients' health was at risk, qualified pharmacists were...