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

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

Advocacy is 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 continues to call for an end to pushbacks, and for better treatment and protection of asylum seekers in Poland.

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