On September 7, the Civic Coalition ruled out Matthew Hen, erstwhile deputy manager of the Polish Baptism Memorial infirmary in Gniezno. On the same day, the facility cancelled him and reduced his medical duties. Decisions were taken after ND findings on medical sentences, children's access to surgery and infirmary contracts with the household company.
The organization ruled out, the infirmary canceled
The Bureau of the Board of the National civilian Coalition excluded Matthew Hen from the party. The decision was confirmed by Virtual Poland Jarosław Urbaniak, head of Wielkopolska KO structures. Earlier that day, Hen was suspended in the rights of a associate of the group, to whom he had belonged since 2025.
In parallel, the authorities of the Polish Baptism Memorial infirmary in Gniezno terminated an agreement with him concerning acting as Deputy manager of Medicine. Hen was besides suspended in the performance of medical duties in that facility, but for working in the palliative ward. The measures are to apply until the doubts described by the media are clarified.
That reaction was necessary. In a public hospital, precedence must be given to patient safety, transparency of decisions and assurance of residents, not to defend a organization colleague or the convenience of a local power arrangement. However, the removal of 1 individual alone does not close the question of the work of those who have accepted this model for years.
Findings on sentences and treatment of children
Reporters of Virtual Poland Michał Janczura and Łukasz Frątczak described that Matthew Hen had in the past at least 7 final criminal sentences, which were subsequently erased. According to their findings, the cases involved, among another things, participation in the fuel mafia, VAT fraud, falsification of medical records and beating up an ex-wife's partner.
The HR reported that the beating conviction triggered restrictions resulting from the rules on the protection of minors, referred to as lex Kamilek. Consequently, the doctor could not work with the children. According to the portal interviewers on Thursday, erstwhile he was the only surgeon on duty, insignificant patients requiring assistance were to be directed to another facilities.
This is the subject that shows the real rate for residents. A kid in request of urgent surgical consultation must not bear the cost of staff and organisational errors of the directorate. Public wellness protection is intended to service the patient, and individual procedures should prevent specified situations before a journalistic investigation does so.
Contracts with the company and supervisory questions
Second Part findings of Virtual Poland it concerns Medsfera, owned by Hen's parent and providing services to the hospital. The portal indicated that the company had concluded 4 contracts with the facility, including operating the operating block and benefits in surgical and palliative wards. Hen was to do his occupation as a doctor for her, and as a deputy manager he was to oversee areas related to her activities.
Special questions arise regarding the handling of surgery. According to media findings, the first request for a certificate of non-criminality was required, but the conditions were changed after no offers. The only offer was then made by Medsfer. infirmary manager Filip Waligóra assured the HR that Hen did not participate in the work of the squad deciding the competition.
The Gniezno region Board announced a comprehensive review of all infirmary contracts with Medsfera. This is the right start, but the check must answer who knew the past and limitations of the doctor, how the hazard of conflict of interest was assessed, and why the institution's consequence came only after the press release.
Hen rejects the charges
Matthew Hen in an interview with PAP called publishing a collection of half-truths and manipulations. According to media coverage, he denied having a valid ban on the treatment of children and convictions for participation in the fuel mafia and for falsifying documentation. He announced to defend his good name. His position must be recorded as clearly as the allegations and findings of reporters.
Final conclusions should be based on documents, checks and procedures provided for by law. However, political work appears now. KO rules in Gniezno and the Gniezno district, and its activists supervise the public outpost. The organization didn't respond until after the hearing. Poles have the right to anticipate that patient safety and transparency of management will be protected from the crisis, not only erstwhile the cameras are in front of the hospital.
Source: Virtual Poland
Source: WP News
