Green technologies require financial backing and supportive regulatory frameworks
The discussion ‘The World Cannot Afford to Wait: How Can We Accelerate the Green Transition Together?’ at the Economic Forum in Karpacz, addressed the costs of the green transition in Poland, as well as the potential price of abandoning it. The participants also explored the energy demands of cities and strategies for improving energy efficiency.
Jassem, Hofmarcher: Treatment of lung cancer must be standardised
We are not facing issues with the availability of drugs or access to treatments like surgery or radiotherapy. The real problem is the insufficient efficiency of the system, say Prof. Jacek Jassem from the Medical University of Gdańsk, President of the Polish League Against Cancer, and Thomas Hofmarcher, Scientific Director of the Swedish Institute of Health Economics (IHE).
Prevention is key in healthcare
Prevention is the most cost-effective and effective way to maintain good health and extend longevity. However, an aging population poses a significant challenge to the health system.
