About Us Portfolio Press Careers Sitemap Advertise Contact Us Make this your Homepage

Custom Search

Register

Sign In

Sign In Using Facebook

Home » Medico Legal News

Referendum on Health Service Reform Rejected by the Senate in Poland

by Rajashri on October 30, 2008 at 1:32 PM Medico Legal News

A request by conservative President Lech Kaczynski for a referendum on public health service reform has been rejected by the Senate in Poland.

Referendum on Health Service Reform Rejected by the Senate in Poland

Related Links

Controlling a 59-seat majority in the 100-seat upper house of parliament, senators from Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing Civic Platform (PO) liberals justified their refusal saying Kaczynski wanted to use the referendum to spark fear among voters about the future of Poland's public health service.

Legislation proposed by the liberals and adopted by the lower house of parliament this week to reform the ailing sector foresees the commercialisation of public health facilities by transforming them into companies under commercial law, whose capital is held by local authorities.

Kaczynski and the opposition conservative Law and Justice (PiS) party of his identical twin brother Jaroslaw oppose the move, slamming it as the first step towards privatising the health service.

The president has said he will veto the PO-backed legislation unless it is approved by Poles in a referendum.

Under the Polish constitution the president is able to call a referendum, but must first seek the Senate's approval.

Burdened by huge debt and chronic underfunding, Poland's health service suffers from long waiting lists, causing many patients to seek treatment in the burgeoning private sector.

Source-AFP
RAS/SK

Greener Neighbourhoods may Help Cut Obesity Among Kids

Hospital Mistakes Rise in Australia, Posing Serious Danger for the Public

Comment & Contribute

Be the first to comment!
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters
	Notify me when reply is posted I agree to the terms and conditions
Your comments are automatically posted once they are submitted. All comments are however constantly reviewed for spam and irrelevant material (such as product or personal advertisements, email addresses, telephone numbers and website address). Such insertions do not conform to our policy and 'Terms of Use' and are either deleted or edited and republished. Please keep your comments brief and relevant.This section may also have questions seeking help. If you have the information you are welcome to respond, but please ensure that the information so provided is genuine and not misleading.

Medwonders Health Network

Support Groups Members Discussions

Total Members - 54730
Support Groups - 445

Health News Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Latest News Most Popular Most Commented

Risk Factors That Contribute to the Death of Preterm Infants Identified

Soon, Bionic Eye Implant for Human Trials

Sexual Favors for Taxi Fares Common in Australia Says Indian-origin Cabbie

Effective Weight Loss With Anti-obesity Drugs and a Modified Lifestyle: Study

Higher Female Fertility Leaves Men Dumbstruck?

News Archive
Date :
Category :
Keyword :

News Quick Links

	News Central			Health Watch
	Latest Health News			Health In Focus
	News Category (500+)			Breaking Health News
	Popular News			Celebrating Life
	Health News and Press Release			Medindia - Exclusive
	News Photo Gallery			India Special
	News Video Gallery			Lifestyle and Wellness
	News From Other Resources

News Categories:


»	Acid Attack Survivor Katie Piper's Eyesight Restored After Stem Cell Surgery

»	I Will Draw Inspiration from Armstrong in Battling Illness: Yuvi

»	Eating Disorder Made Me Manipulative: Demi Lovato

»	Charlize Theron Wants to Avoid Botox

»	Despite Cancer, Robin Gibb Vows to Perform for Charity
More Celebrity News

Medico Legal Related News
»	Judge Bans Woman from Having Sex	»	Britain may Consider Infidelity as Murder Defense
»	German Court Bans Sunbed For Children Below 18	»	Breast Implant Scandal: German Firm Denies Wrongdoing
»	Implants Complaint Initiated by French Health Insurer	»	Reports Say French Breast Implant Maker Faced US Lawsuits
»	Hamburg Sued For False Cucumber Warning	»	US Court Battle Gets Bigger Over Morning-after Pill

Read More >>

Adolescent Depression Support Group	Agoraphobia Support Group	Alcohol abuse / Alcohol dependence / Alcoholism Support Group
Alcohol and Driving Support Group	Anorexia Nervosa Support Group	Anxiety Disorder Support Group
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Support Group	Binge Eating : The Pleasure and Pain Support Group	Bruxism / Tooth Grinding / Jaw Clenching / Teeth Clenching / Parasomnia Support Group

Referendum on Health Service Reform Rejected by the Senate in Poland

Medwonders Health Network

Medico Legal Related News

Consumers

Medical Professionals

Medical Students

Directories