# Warsaw South Hospital scandal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/warsaw-south-hospital-scandal > Updated: 2026-08-20T13:06:47.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. An investigation into Warsaw South Hospital has led to allegations of financial irregularities and the creation of a ‘VIP lounge’ for Civic Coalition politicians. The scandal has prompted two prosecutorial investigations and the resignations of Warsaw Vice-Presidents Renata Kaznowska and Aldona Machnowska-Góra in July. Renata Kaznowska has denied allegations from former director Anna Łukasik that she hosted private dinners with hospital leadership, characterizing the claims as ‘confabulations’ by former official Dr. Dawid Kacprzyk. Aldona Machnowska-Góra has since claimed she was used as a ‘scapegoat’ regarding the hospital irregularities. She stated that she was unaware of specific issues, such as high physician salaries, until they were reported by the media. Machnowska-Góra further alleged that her resignation was politically forced and expected by Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Aldona Machnowska-Góra claims she was a scapegoat in Warsaw resignation Former Warsaw Vice President Aldona Machnowska-Góra claims she was a ‘scapegoat’ following her resignation linked to the Szpital Południowy scandal, citing pressure from Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aldona-machnowska-gra-claims-she-was-a-scapegoat-in-warsaw-resignation ### 2026-08-05: Warsaw Vice‑President Renata Kaznowska Denies Private Dinners in South Hospital Scandal Former Warsaw vice‑president Renata Kaznowska denied organizing private dinners with hospital heads, calling the claims confabulations by ex‑doctor Dawid Kacprzyk amid a wider South Hospital scandal. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/warsaw-vicepresident-renata-kaznowska-denies-private-dinners-in-south-hospital-scandal --- Cite as: Warsaw South Hospital scandal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/warsaw-south-hospital-scandal