Former Health Minister: PiS Leadership Focused on Politics, Not Healthcare

Professor Wojciech Maksymowicz, a neurosurgeon and former health minister under Jerzy Buzek's government, has voiced strong criticism regarding the priorities of Jarosław Kaczyński, the leader of Poland's Law and Justice (PiS) party. Maksymowicz asserts that Kaczyński's primary focus was exclusively on party politics, showing little concern for the state of the healthcare system.

Maksymowicz, who has also authored two historical books based on family narratives, shared his experiences within the political arena. He and Jarosław Gowin, another political figure, were aware that they would face internal opposition. "We knew they would blackmail us, bribe us, and when that didn't work – politically murder us," Maksymowicz stated, indicating a hostile internal party environment.

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Jarosław Kaczyński was not concerned with the healthcare system. He was only interested in party politics.

His comments suggest that the leadership of the PiS party was more engaged in internal power dynamics and political maneuvering than in addressing the critical needs of the healthcare sector. The professor's remarks imply that the party's actions and decisions were driven by political expediency rather than a genuine commitment to improving public health services.

Maksymowicz's perspective paints a picture of a political party where internal conflicts and the pursuit of power overshadowed substantive policy development, particularly in a crucial area like healthcare. His critique points to a potential disconnect between the party's public image and its internal operational focus.

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Both Jarosław Gowin and I were prepared for them to attack us, we just didn't know from which side the blow would come. We knew they would blackmail us, bribe us, and when that didn't work – politically murder us.