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Polish hospitals embroiled in leadership scandals and staff disputes
Former South Hospital president Anna Łukasik admitted she knew little about irregularities during her 1‑year‑3‑month tenure, citing limited awareness of manipulations involving influential figure Dawid Kacprzyk, who claimed to act on behalf of Rafał Trzaskowski. The interview also highlighted alleged preferential treatment by a funeral service provider and disturbing photographs of deceased patients.
In Olsztyn, the Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of Interior and Administration cancelled the initial competition for the head of its Urology and Oncology clinic after professor Roman Sosnowski’s contract ended. The hospital removed the requirement for a habilitated doctorate from the new selection process, stating that experience and professional skills should be the primary criteria.
At the Specialist Hospital in Włocławek, Dr. Jakub Wojtaczka was dismissed from his role as vice‑director for medical affairs after speaking to journalists about irregularities in the ophthalmology department and emergency‑room financing. Following his removal, the head of the emergency department, Dr. Jakub Nożewski, resigned in solidarity. Hospital director Dariusz Szczepański announced the appointment of surgeon Dr. Łukasz Brycht as the new deputy for medical affairs.
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Anna Łukasik · Dariusz Szczepański · Jakub Wojtaczka · Poland · Roman Sosnowski
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hospital director Dariusz Szczepański appointed Dr. Łukasz Brycht as the new deputy for medical affairs.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Olsztyn hospital removed the requirement for a habilitated doctorate from the new competition for the clinic director. tko.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Professor Roman Sosnowski's contract ended on 1 July 2026 and was not terminated immediately. tko.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dawid Kacprzyk claimed to act on behalf of Rafał Trzaskowski. dziennik-polityczny.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Olsztyn hospital cancelled the first competition for the head of its Urology and Oncology clinic. tko.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dr. Jakub Nożewski, head of the emergency department, resigned in solidarity with Dr. Wojtaczka.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Anna Łukasik said she knew little about irregularities during her 1‑year‑3‑month tenure at South Hospital. dziennik-polityczny.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dr. Jakub Wojtaczka lost his position as vice‑director for medical affairs after giving an interview about irregularities.