Since 2022, MSF has been offering emergency medical care to people trapped in the forested areas between Poland and Belarus. Our teams provided first aid for violence-related injuries, frostbite, hypothermia, and other health conditions resulting from prolonged exposure to harsh environments.

In addition, we monitored their medical needs and organised emergency referrals and follow-up in close cooperation with other organisations and civil society groups.

Advocacy was another important component of our work in Poland. In 2024, we raised concerns over new border policies that would restrict asylum access, calling on both the government of Poland and European Union institutions to immediately reverse these measures. MSF continued to call for an end to pushbacks and for better treatment and protection of asylum seekers in Poland.

We also supported refugees from Ukraine who have crossed into Poland since the war escalated. We worked with local authorities and international partners to ensure the continuity of care for those with tuberculosis, linking them to appropriate medical facilities and providing psychological and social support.