The MUG's scientist becomes chairman of the Healthcare Council

15.02.2021

prof. Piotr Czauderna, M.D., Ph.D.

Prof. Piotr Czauderna, M.D., Ph.D., Head of the Department of Surgery and Urology for Children and Adolescents of the Medical University of Gdańsk has been appointed Chairman of the Healthcare Council working as part of National Development Council.

Main tasks of newly created authority are analysing of current healthcare situation, creation of forum for debating as well as promotion of pro-health attitudes. Moreover, the Council will be responsible for preparing opinions, expertises and development of assumptions and projects of legislative initiatives.

According to forecast of prof. Czauderna, in the first place the Council will focus on mental health of children, adolescents and seniors during pandemic. In the longer term it will develop healthcare strategies for people who haven’t obtain a proper medical care due to the pandemic.