More Military Friendly Hospitals

– I'm glad the next hospitals joined the program. These are places that already aid soldiers and Border defender officers, like the infirmary in Hajnówka, which supports the defenders of our border," Kosiniak-Kamysz emphasized. He noted that many of these facilities operate in the east part of the country, where the request for military support is greatest.

In turn, in the west of Poland, the program included hospitals in Lubusek and Lower Silesia, where large military units operate. The head of the MON stressed that the selection of facilities was based on analyses, not political decisions. "There was no political or discretion here. It was a substantive choice," added the minister.

The military-friendly infirmary strategy aims to strengthen cooperation between the military and civilian medical facilities, especially in the event of war or crisis. During peace, hospitals are to train and exchange experiences with the military wellness service. “It is you: infirmary workers, clinics and care and treatment facilities that carry out an crucial mission,” the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Kosiniak-Kamish besides referred to the concerns of the medical community. We don't plan mass appointments for medics. If doctors, paramedics or nurses come forward, we will be able to pinpoint precisely where they can help," the head of the MON assured. He stressed that doctors are needed in many places: in field hospitals, in military clinics, but besides in civilian facilities that will operate during the crisis.

In a akin tone, Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk spoke. “We are building not only a strategy of wellness protection, but above all a strategy concerning the field of combat medicine and safety of Poland in case of crisis”, said Tomczyk. As he added, in order to accomplish this goal, the Military Medical Academy, set up Medical Army Commandis developed Military Medical Training Centre. “All these initiatives aim not only to build awareness, but besides to supply real opportunities for action,” said the Deputy Minister.

Tomczyk besides reported that the Ministry of Defence plans a series of trainings for doctors and medical personnel from hospitals participating in the program. Classes will be held at WCKMed. “We want the field of combat medicine to be present in the regular work of surgeons and all people performing treatments. This is an crucial preparation for war and crisis situations," added the Deputy Minister.

The conference was followed by peculiar military exercises in the field of medicine "Compat Evac Sequence" organized by WCKMed. They were sacrificed to evacuate a medical soldier: from injury to first aid to transport to the hospital.

– We are practicing medical evacuation, the reaction to chemical and radiological threats and the assistance that an injured soldier from the trench can give," said Minister Kosinak-Kamish. The exercises were besides attended by doctors from Ukraine, who are trained by instructors from Poland, the Czech Republic and Canada.