Warsaw's Southern Hospital Board to Become Apolitical

Warsaw's Southern Hospital is undergoing a significant restructuring of its supervisory board, aiming to remove political affiliations and appoint experts.

The hospital's new, "depoliticized" board is expected to be formally established soon. This transition will see the departure of current members, including the Vice President of Warsaw, Aldona Machnowska-Góra, and the mayor of Ursynów, Robert Kempa.

New candidates for the board have received approval from Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. The selection process prioritizes individuals with expertise in healthcare and administration. Formal appointments will proceed once all necessary documentation, including criminal record certificates, is submitted.

This decision comes in the wake of media reports by Zero.pl, which raised concerns about a doctor at the hospital allegedly earning substantial income while also being a city councilor. The reports also suggested that politicians from the Civic Coalition might have received preferential treatment at the facility. In response to these allegations, the hospital's previous supervisory board dismissed the management.

Mayor Trzaskowski announced that similar depoliticization efforts will extend to other municipal medical companies, emphasizing a commitment to removing politicians from these bodies and strengthening healthcare services.