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Poland implements various public health and community development initiatives
Various regional and national initiatives in Poland are focusing on public health, safety, and community development.
Health-related efforts include the Ministry of Health’s “Profilaktyka – podaj dalej” campaign, which Agenci Uśmiechu is supporting by integrating oral hygiene education into schools. In Kielce, pharmacists are warning against polypharmacy—the simultaneous use of multiple medications—noting that one-third of Poles over 65 take at least five drugs daily. Other medical programs include vision screenings for five-year-olds in Bielsko-Biała and a “Saturday with Prevention” event in Elbląg offering HPV and prostate screenings.
Safety and education initiatives feature the “Academy of Safety” in Bydgoszcz for students, a road safety campaign by students in Ciechanowie, and a “Safe Holidays” art competition in Przemyśl and Rzeszów. Additionally, ZUS is hosting “Senior Days” to help elderly citizens identify disinformation and fake news.
Infrastructure and community projects include the construction of two new parks in Suwałki, the expansion of Psie Pole Park in Szczecin, road modernization in Białołęka, and the reconstruction of Rondo Wyszyńskiego in Zamość. Cultural and recreational activities are also widespread, ranging from sports training in Warsaw’s Żoliborz district to various cultural events in Jaworzno and Biecz.
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Bydgoszcz · Centrum Bezpieczeństwa Ruchu Drogowego · Ciechanów · Compensa · Komenda Główna Policji · Ministerstwo Zdrowia · Ministry of Health · Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia · National Health Fund · Okręgowa Izba Aptekarska w Kielcach · Ośrodek Rozwoju Edukacji · Poland
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Autumn Without Infection' initiative runs until September 30, 2026, focusing on infectious disease prevention and vaccinations. www.gliwice.eu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Don't Lose Your Voice' campaign aims to raise awareness about the link between HPV and head and neck cancers. www.gliwice.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prostate examinations and urologist consultations are available for men over 50. bogatyregion.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Provincial Integrated Hospital in Elbląg is hosting a 'Saturday with Prevention' event on September 26. bogatyregion.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The hospital event includes HPV HR testing for women aged 25 to 64. bogatyregion.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Health has launched the 'Prevention – Pass It On' campaign to promote healthy lifestyles. www.gliwice.eu
- [● 2 SOURCES] The road closure is due to the final phase of asphalt works on Szaserów Street.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bus lines 188 and 202 will be rerouted from Chłopickiego Street to end at the PKP Olszynka Grochowska station.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Several bus stops, including Chłopickiego 04 and PKP Gocławek 03 and 04, will be temporarily out of service.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Szaserów Street will be closed between Chłopickiego and Makowska streets for three days starting the evening of Thursday, September 24.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bielsko-Biała is implementing a vision defect recognition program for five-year-old residents. beskidinfo.pl · bielsko-biala.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Polskie Poradnie Medyczne is implementing the program under the patronage of the Bielsko-Biała City Hall. beskidinfo.pl · bielsko-biala.pl