Medical pact in Zamość: Hospital and Academy unite

14 June 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Zamość medical pact links the local hospital and academy to fight hematological cancers and boost regional biomedical research.

Zamość medical pact officially began on 11 June when the rector and hospital president signed a cooperation letter. Moreover, the deal commits the academy and the non-public hospital to shared diagnostics, research, and clinical work.

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Zamość medical pact: what the agreement covers

The pact focuses first on advanced diagnostics. In addition, the partners launched a pilot programme on blood cancers. Scientists will test whether local genetic results match certified lab results. Therefore, the work will check laboratory accuracy and patient safety.

Professor Paweł Skrzydlewski highlighted the academy’s rapid growth. Moreover, he said the institution seeks academic status. Consequently, the partnership could raise regional training and care standards.

Genetics, clinics and new training paths

Dr Szymon Zmorzyński leads genetics work at the academy. However, he admits the current test range remains narrower than specialised centres. Therefore, the team will start small and scale responsibly.

In addition, partners plan specialised clinics inside the academy and the hospital. Consequently, the region could gain new outpatient and diagnostic services. Furthermore, students and young doctors will access more hands-on experience.

Money, labs and national backing

The academy received more than 4 million PLN from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education this year. Therefore, the funds will create a Centre for Preclinical Sciences. The centre will host molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, anatomy and histology labs. In addition, it will include physiology and parasitology facilities.

Consequently, Zamość may offer advanced biomedical research locally. Moreover, this boosts the city as a place to study and work. The hospital hopes the pact will attract young medical staff. Therefore, the institution expects help solving local staffing shortages.

Why expats should care

First, better regional diagnostics shorten travel for complex tests. In addition, local research can speed up access to new therapies. Therefore, residents and foreigners in the region may benefit directly.

However, expats should note some practical matters. To use public services you usually register with the National Health Fund (NFZ). In turn, the Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) handles work and benefits. A PESEL number gives you access to many services (PESEL is a national ID number). Moreover, clinical trials often require documented insurance or NFZ coverage. Therefore, check eligibility early.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you live in Poland as an expat, register with the local health system promptly. You will often need a PESEL number, a work contract or proof of residence to enrol in the NFZ (the public insurer). In addition, private hospitals accept international insurance. Therefore, keep your documents and translation handy for specialist referrals.

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