The "Profilaktyka 40 PLUS" programme in Poland offers a unique opportunity to assess your health and undergo free medical diagnostics. Ukrainians with legal status in the country can also take part in this initiative. What should you know about "Profilaktyka 40 PLUS"?
The "Profilaktyka 40 PLUS" programme of the Polish Ministry of Health has been running since July 2021. The initiative was introduced to prevent the development of chronic diseases and increase the chances of their early detection. Screening under the programme can be done once a year. The implementation of this medical programme was originally planned only until 31 October 2024, but it is very likely that "Profilaktyka 40 plus" will be extended.
This medical programme provides free preventive check-ups for men and women who have reached the age of 40. Various test packages are available under the programme: ✔ for men, ✔ for women, ✔ a shared package.
The "Profilaktyka 40+" programme package includes the following tests: ✔ full blood count; ✔ blood test for cholesterol, creatinine, uric acid and glucose levels; ✔ liver function tests (AlAT, AspAT, GGTP); ✔ urinalysis; ✔ faecal occult blood test using the immunochemical method (iFOBT); ✔ PSA test for prostate cancer screening (for men).
The shared package includes: ✔ blood pressure measurement; ✔ assessment of body weight, height, waist circumference and calculation of BMI.
Free check-ups under the "Profilaktyka 40 PLUS" medical programme are available to Ukrainians who: ✔ legally reside in Poland; ✔ have health insurance.
There are three ways to obtain a referral to participate in the "Profilaktyka 40 plus" medical programme: ✔ via the mojeIKP mobile app (the "Profilaktyka" section); ✔ through the IKP patient online account (the "Profilaktyka" – "Surveys" section); ✔ at a medical facility participating in the programme.
To receive a referral, you need to complete a questionnaire at a medical facility or using one of the online services.
Participants of the "Profilaktyka 40 plus" programme can independently choose the medical facility where they want to have their tests done, from among those that have joined the programme. All participating facilities can be found on this map.
What information needs to be provided when completing the programme questionnaire? People aged 40–64 provide information about: ✔ height, weight, waist circumference; ✔ diet, alcohol consumption, smoking and physical activity; ✔ risk of cardiovascular and oncological diseases.
Older individuals, aged 65 and above, answer questions about: ✔ blood pressure measurements in the past year; ✔ cholesterol and blood sugar tests in the past year; ✔ smoking; ✔ lifestyle (active/sedentary); ✔ thyroid and endocrine system conditions; ✔ changes in gastrointestinal function; ✔ overweight or urinary system conditions in close relatives.
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Profilaktyka 40 PLUS is a Polish Ministry of Health programme running since July 2021. It offers free preventive check-ups to men and women aged 40 and over, aiming to prevent chronic diseases and help detect them early.
Yes, Ukrainians can take part if they legally reside in Poland and have health insurance. The programme offers free preventive check-ups, and screening can be done once a year.
The package includes a full blood count, tests for cholesterol, creatinine, uric acid and glucose, liver function tests (AlAT, AspAT, GGTP), urinalysis and a faecal occult blood test (iFOBT). Men also get a PSA test for prostate cancer screening.
You can get a referral through the mojeIKP mobile app, the IKP patient online account, or at a participating medical facility. In each case you must first complete a questionnaire, either at the facility or through one of the online services.
People aged 40–64 give details on height, weight, waist circumference, diet, alcohol, smoking, physical activity, and cardiovascular and oncological risk. Those aged 65 and above answer questions about blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar tests, smoking, lifestyle, thyroid conditions, gastrointestinal changes and relatives' conditions.
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