Warsaw Mayor Trzaskowski Accepts Resignations of Two Deputy Mayors Over South Hospital Scandal

On July 3, 2026, Warsaw’s deputy mayors Renata Kaznowska and Aldona Machnowska‑Góra submitted their resignations, which Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski accepted. Kaznowska had overseen health, education and sport, while Machnowska‑Góra was responsible for culture, heritage and social affairs. Their departures are directly linked to the scandal at the city’s South Hospital, where investigations revealed irregularities in the prosectorium, alleged illegal sales of bodies, and misuse of hospital resources.

The mayor announced that the remaining deputy mayor, Tomasz Mencina, will continue to manage investments and municipal company oversight. Trzaskowski pledged “zero tolerance” for corruption, promised further personnel changes, and said the case will be pursued “to the very end.” City councillors of the Civic Coalition have warned that additional dismissals may follow once all audits are completed. Prosecutors have opened multiple investigations into the hospital’s management and the activities of former staff.

Public reaction has been largely critical, with online polls showing around 90 % of comments questioning the adequacy of the resignations and calling for accountability higher up the city’s political hierarchy.