We provide medical aid where life and health are at risk. Since 1999, we have been supporting patients, medical teams, and communities affected by humanitarian crises, armed conflicts, natural disasters, as well as situations of poverty and economic hardship.
Polish Medical Mission is a medical humanitarian organization that works where access to healthcare is limited or unavailable. Our goal is to save the lives and health of patients, regardless of their age, life circumstances, or background.
Our teams work in hospitals, fixed clinics, and mobile clinics, reaching places where help is needed most. We support pregnant women, newborns, children, older people, and patients living with injuries. At the same time, we strengthen local healthcare systems by sharing knowledge, training staff, and building the capacities of medical teams so that care can continue even after our work has ended.
Every PMM action is guided by values that shape our work in times of crisis:
We are a certified organization by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), one of Europe’s leading humanitarian institutions. See our certificate
We act with professionalism and ethics — supporting local medical teams, sharing knowledge, training staff, and strengthening local healthcare systems so they can continue to function effectively even after our missions end.
We respect every patient and every person we work with. We cooperate with the media, create informational materials, and give voice to beneficiaries so the world can know where help is needed and what life in crisis looks like.
Our assistance reaches people in crisis: pregnant women and mothers, newborns and children, older people, patients living with injuries, and local medical staff. Every action aims to save lives and protect health, while also strengthening local healthcare systems through knowledge sharing and training.
We operate where life and health are at risk — in humanitarian crises, wars, after natural disasters, and in regions affected by poverty and economic hardship.
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To ensure that every form of assistance is effective, responsible, and reaches those who need it most, PMM operates according to international standards of quality and coordination:
Working within clusters and following international standards allows us not only to respond to urgent needs but also to help build a systemic, coordinated crisis response — ensuring aid reaches areas that have previously been underserved.
Our work is primarily funded by the support of individual donors. Every contribution allows us to:
Thanks to our donors, we can respond effectively to every crisis and truly save lives while protecting people’s health.
Since 1999, the Polish Medical Mission has been providing aid where it is needed most — in areas affected by conflicts, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises. It all began in Kosovo, but over time our work has expanded to other parts of the world. In every project, we focus on collaborating with local communities and providing long-term support.
Each mission brings new challenges — from shortages of essential medicines in developing countries to difficult logistical conditions in remote regions. A key part of our work is often training local medical staff who can continue our work and building healthcare infrastructure that serves communities for years to come.
For more than two decades, we have remained close to the people we serve. We operate with a spirit of collaboration and responsibility, believing that every act of aid matters. Each project tells its own story, but all share one goal — bringing help to those who need it most.
Our early missions:
Kosovo and Albania (1999)
Our first mission took place in Kosovo. In Albania, we set up a field hospital to assist refugees fleeing the conflict. This experience showed us how much can be achieved with the right resources and a dedicated team.
Iran (2003)
After the earthquake in Bam, Iran, we provided medical aid and helped rebuild local healthcare centers. This was an important step in expanding our operations in the Southwest Asia region.
Indonesia (2004/2006)
In 2004, after the tsunami devastated the coasts of Asia, we reached Indonesia. Beyond immediate medical aid, we returned two years later to support local communities in rebuilding their healthcare system.
Afghanistan (2004–2007)
In Afghanistan, we implemented projects to support local healthcare, including equipping hospitals and training medical staff. Our efforts focused on Mazar-i-Sharif, where we organized gynecology and radiology units.
Haiti (2010)
Following the earthquake in Haiti, we deployed a medical team by government plane. This was one of the largest logistical operations in our history.
International expansion:
Uganda (since 2013)
In 2013, we began operations in Uganda. In Kakoge, we helped expand an operating theater and train medical staff. Over time, we established mobile clinics visiting remote villages, providing vaccinations, screenings, and pediatric care.
Myanmar/Burma (2016–2020)
In 2016, our activities reached Myanmar. In partnership with local organizations, we built rural health centers and organized mobile clinics. Together with local staff, we carried out surgeries and medical training, aiming to improve access to healthcare in hard-to-reach areas.
Chad (2004–2006)
At one of the largest refugee camps on the Chad-Sudan border, we managed a hospital, providing medical care for thousands. In collaboration with international organizations, we set up a laboratory, pharmacy, and operating theater. It was a huge challenge, but our work delivered tangible results.
Our work in Poland:
Support for the Roma community (since 2011)
In Lesser Poland, we implemented a medical support program for the Roma community, including nursing visits and providing medicines and hygiene supplies.
Aid for refugees and disaster victims
We have supported refugees from Ukraine, Belarus, and Chechnya, as well as people affected by floods in Poland, providing help wherever it was needed.
