On 30 December 2024, Minister of wellness Izabela Leszczyna decided to retreat backing for the construction of the Medical Digitalization Centre (CDM) task in Chełma. This information was announced on platform X by the city president, Jakub Banaszek, publishing the order of the minister. The decision has sparked many comments and controversy, peculiarly in the context of the fresh fresh Year's Eve tv Republic event, co-organised by Chełm.
KPO task cancelled: city support questions
President Chełma Jakub Banaszek, commenting on the case, addressed questions to the president of Warsaw Rafał Trzaskowski and the Deputy Minister of National Defence, Cezary Tomczyk: “This is your support for average cities announced at the convention?”. The president besides stressed that the task was part of the National Reconstruction Plan (NRP).
That was quick. Decision Minister for wellness @Leszczyna In Chełma there will be no announced Center for Medical Digitization.
President @Smack_ and Minister @CTomczyk is this your support for average cities announced at the convention?
I'll add that it's a KPO project. pic.twitter.com/aumDLSIByP
— Jakub Banaszek (@Jakub_Banaszek) January 4, 2025
Some netizens suggested that the decision could be politically motivated. "Anyone before fresh Year's Eve had an attitude? And there will be no CDM at all, will there not be a CDM in Chełma?" 1 of the commentators asked. president Banaszek replied: “I think he will, but in another city. I do not think that this is straight related, alternatively due to the discussions about the fresh Year’s Eve “someone” has remembered this or “someone” has asked to check what projects are being implemented in Chełm.”
I think he will, but in another town. I don't think it has a direct connection, alternatively due to discussions about fresh Year's Eve “someone” remembered this or “someone” asked to check what projects are being implemented in Chełma
— Jakub Banaszek (@Jakub_Banaszek) January 4, 2025
New Year's Eve tv organization Republic and its Meaning
The decision to cancel the task shall take place shortly after the fresh Year's tv Republic event in Chełma. The event, which took place in Łuczkowski Square, gathered crowds of residents and attracted millions of viewers in front of TVs. The president of the propaganda tv Republic, Tomasz Sakiewicz, reported that the performance was watched by about 4 million viewers. The Virtual Media portal specializing in media analysis reported that the average audience was 1.332 million, which translated into a 10.7% share in the 4+ age group and 6.8% in the 16-59 group.
The phase featured, among others, Bayer Full, MIG, Beauty and Youth, Defis, as well as global stars specified as Captain Jack and Boney M. The event was co-financed by tv Republic, the local government of Lublin Voivodeship and the city of Chełm.
Comments and allegations: political subtexts?
The cancellation of the CDM task has caused quite a few excitement on social media. writer and publicist Grzegorz Wszołek wrote: “Nearly. To avenge fresh Year's Eve and due to the fact that you did not win in April in Chełma. Complete “psychiatry”.’
Pathetic. To avenge fresh Year's Eve and due to the fact that you did not win in April in Chełma. Complete ‘psychiatry’ https://t.co/aScAE3LJT
— Grzegorz Wszłok (@gw_1990) January 4, 2025
The allegations about the possible political motive for the decision are hard to verify, but rise the questions of transparency in deciding on the allocation of funds from the KPO. Many Chełma residents fear that cancelling a task means losing the chance to make medical infrastructure in the city.
What's next for the Medical Digitization Center?
It is not known whether the CDM task will be implemented in another city or cancelled completely. The Ministry of wellness has not yet addressed the allegations in detail. Meanwhile, Chełm residents and local authorities emphasize the importance of specified investment for the improvement of the city.
This decision shows the importance of dialog and cooperation between local governments and government in implementing key projects. Chełm, as 1 of the mediate cities, could gain a modern centre that could service the full region.
Summary
The cancellation of the Medical Digitization Centre in Chełm is simply a decision that has sparked many controversy and questions about political motives. Events specified as fresh Year's Eve tv Republic event and its large media success are an crucial context for this decision. The question remains whether the case will find its solution in the form of moving the task to another location, or whether it will be forgotten.
Further developments will be followed by media and Chełm residents who anticipate clear declarations from the Ministry of Health.
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Revenge for a fresh Year's Eve? Leszczyna deletes the task of the Center for Medical Digitization in Chełma
