Health Introduction
The health and safety of all participants is the highest priority during the World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland. To make sure everyone feels safe and cared for, the Health and Medical Services Department has created a clear and complete medical plan, built on experience from previous Jamborees and other large events.
Medical services will be available at different levels across the Jamboree site. Every subcamp will have a First Aid Point, open day and night, where participants can receive basic help for minor injuries. Larger HUB Clinics will provide 24-hour care, with examination rooms, medical staff, and a doctor on duty. The Main Clinic will serve as the central unit with the widest range of diagnostics and treatment, including X-ray, ultrasound, and laboratory services. In addition, the site will be covered by mobile rescue teams on quads and fully equipped ambulances, ready to reach participants quickly and transport them when needed.
The plan also covers prevention and support. Special attention is given to hygiene, epidemic safety, and health education, supported by a central store of medicines and equipment. Participants with special needs, such as wheelchairs or crutches, will also be provided with assistance.
An important part of this system is the cooperation with national contingents. Their leaders and medical staff know their participants best and should be fully aware of their health conditions, including chronic illnesses, medicines and their storage needs (such as insulin), allergies, food intolerances, as well as mental health and wellbeing concerns. They should also collect contact information for parents or guardians. Contingents are expected to prepare their members by explaining what type of medical help is available at the Jamboree and where it can be found. To support this, training will be organized – covering first aid and explaining the structure and capabilities of the medical system – so that both leaders and participants will know how to act in emergencies.
Volunteers will also play a key role. Within the International Service Team, qualified doctors, nurses, paramedics, and first aiders will support Health and Medical Services during the Jamboree. Volunteers from each contingent will help share important medical information and provide basic health support within their groups.
Basic care on site and ambulance interventions will be free of charge, but hospital treatment requires valid health insurance. Without it, costs must be covered immediately, which is why having insurance is absolutely necessary.
Finally, Health and Medical Services ensures that medical care will always respect cultural, religious, and individual differences. Language support will also be provided, so that every participant, no matter their background, can understand and receive the help they need. This way, everyone can feel safe and fully supported throughout the Jamboree.
