On November 7, PiS held a healthcare press briefing just before the Sejm voted to lift Zbigniew Ziobro’s immunity.
Sudden PiS Press Conference
On 7 November, amid preparations for a Sejm vote on lifting Zbigniew Ziobro’s immunity, PiS unexpectedly organized a press briefing on the state of healthcare. Jarosław Kaczyński, Mariusz Błaszczak and Katarzyna Sójka attended. The event was linked to reports of postponed procedures in many Polish hospitals due to funding shortages, as noted by National Medical Council spokesperson Jakub Kosikowski.
PiS Announces Meeting Campaign
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński said the country faces its greatest health crisis, causing illness and death. He accused hospitals of failing to carry out planned actions, especially for advanced cancers, and called for immediate financial support. The party will launch a series of meetings and press conferences outside hospitals to educate the public and highlight government shortcomings.
Additional Funding for National Health Fund
On 7 November the Ministry of Health announced that a meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s office with Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska‑Grenda and Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański. They agreed on an additional 3.5 billion PLN for the National Health Fund. Total funding for the year exceeded 32 billion PLN, and the extra support is intended to ensure service financing through 2025.
