Agata and I are very sad to receive the news of Prof. Marian Zembala – wrote President Andrzej Duda on social media Saturday. The President noted that prof. Zembala is an outstanding cardiologist and world-class scientist. Polish cardiologist Doyen, a man of great spirit, has died, said Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, remembering the late Prof. Marian Zembala. The head of government stated that with the death of the professor, Poland lost an outstanding doctor and a great patriot. Another politician said goodbye to the deceased.
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“You will always remain in our memories”
On Saturday, the Minister of Health, Adam Niedzielski, informed that he had received the “tragic news of the death of Professor Marian Zembala”.
Agata and I are very sad to receive the news of Prof. Marian Zembala – outstanding cardiac surgeon, co-founder, director and leader of the Silesian Heart Disease Center in Zabrze, world-class scientist, former Minister of Health, a man of great personality. DIE
– President Andrzej Duda wrote on Twitter.
Professor Marian Zembala has passed away. Nestor from Polish cardiology, a man with a big heart. I am honored to follow his advice. Poland lost an outstanding doctor and a great patriot. Professor, thank you for everything
– we read the entry by Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.
Professor, you will always remain in our memories
– stressed Minister of Health Adam Niedzielski.
Prof. Marian Zembala, an outstanding cardiac surgeon, politician, patriot, honest person involved in public affairs. Rest in peace
– wrote Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński.
Marian Zembala has died. Amazing doctor, former minister of health, great friend. A wonderful teacher who devoted his whole life to helping others. Rest in peace. I send my most sincere condolences to my family and loved ones
– we read the entry by the president of the PSL (professional doctor) Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.
An extraordinary man, an extraordinary doctor and Minister of Health, passed away from us. For those operated and cared for by you, you restore health and give them a second life. You will stay in our hearts forever
– wrote former Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz.
Prof. Zembala also said goodbye to many other politicians and commentators.
“Every sick person shows us the way (…) and the cure is Christmas, (…) My father taught me: “Even when you see someone disgusting, torn, stop and help him.” Prof. Marian Zembala, one of the “gods” has gone to God. I hope he answers calmly
Prof. Marian Zembala, a great cardiac surgeon, a nice guy. DIE.
Prof. Marian Zembala. friend. An extraordinary cardiac surgeon, a great man.
Prof. Marian Zembala, one of the nicest people I have ever met in my life. He never lowered himself to partyism or ideology. In his case, the man sounded very proud. Goodbye Professor!
Prof. Marian Zembala, an extraordinary cardiac surgeon, minister of health, a man with a big heart RIP
Prof. Marian Zembala. DIE! One of the wisest and greatest people I have ever met in my life!
Prof. Marian Zembala – world superstar, European and Polish heart surgery RIP I owe her a lot She will always be remembered by the Light of Silesia – Lux ex Silesia
Prof. Marian Zembala, an outstanding cardiac surgeon, politician and patriot. Very involved in public affairs. Good man. Rest in peace.
Professor Marian Zembala dies: Great, Friendly and Warm Man, Professor, thank you for every meeting and conversation we have
Prof. Zembala – SILLUET
Born in 1950 in Krzepice, prof. Marian Zembala is a cardiac surgeon and transplant expert, student prof. Zbigniew Religa, whom he assisted during the first successful heart transplant. In 1997, he was the first person in Poland to perform a single lung transplant, and in 2001, he was also the first person in Poland to successfully transplant a patient’s lung and heart at the same time.
He runs the Silesian Heart Disease Center in Zabrze – one of the leading centers of this profile in the country. He is a member of the Polish Academy of Sciences, a national consultant in the field of cardiac surgery. He is president of the European Society of Heart Surgeons and Thoracic Surgeons. Prof. Zembala was the first Polish person to lead this organization in its more than thirty year history.
In 2012, the professor received the papal medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice – For the Church and the Pope. It is one of the most important decorations given by the papal office to the laity.
From June to November 2015, he was minister of health in the government of Prime Minister Ewa Kopacz (PO), he was also a member of the Civic Platform.
He lives in Tarnowskie Góry.
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