On October 22, 2026, HealthAI stated that Poland has committed to adopting an agreement on responsible governance of artificial intelligence in the medical field, joining its global regulatory network. The memorandum of understanding signed by the Polish Ministry of Health has initiated the preparatory work for official membership; once joined, Poland will become the second EU member state in the network after Portugal.
Formal Path: Prepare First, Then Become a Formal Member
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a cooperation plan to assist Poland in preparing for its accession to the HealthAI global regulatory network, rather than granting it formal membership immediately. A spokesperson for HealthAI stated that this agreement sets up a one-year framework for cooperation.
Thomas Maciejewski ( Tomasz Maciejewski ), Deputy Minister of Health of Poland, and Ricardo Baptista Leite ( Ricardo Baptista Leite ), CEO of HealthAI, drafted this document at the AIMed 2026 conference held in Krakow earlier this year. The document officially confirms Poland's intention to become a full member of this network. This network brings together regulatory authorities committed to the safe, effective, and equitable use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare system.
Participated in the leading group and exchanged with 30 countries
As part of the joining process, Poland will obtain a seat in the leadership group within the HealthAI practice community, which is specifically established for governments and regulatory authorities. HealthAI indicates that this participation will enable Polish health officials to discuss regulatory strategies and share experiences with governments from 30 countries.
Network members can use medical AI tools that have been reviewed by regulatory authorities, and they also have access to a real-time system for exchanging alerts regarding harmful incidents. The members include countries such as Portugal, the United Kingdom, Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Peru, and Zambia.
Lite describes Poland's commitment as a step towards international cooperation and coordination, aimed at transforming artificial intelligence innovations into better health outcomes. He said, "This is an important step for Poland, and for Europe as well."
European AI regulations provide context for Poland's objectives
HealthAI places this agreement in the context of the full implementation of the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act, as well as the accelerated adoption of AI tools within the European healthcare system. Poland is not merely responding passively to developments overseas; rather, it positions its own participation as a means to contribute to Europe's role in shaping global healthcare AI governance.
In the announcement, HealthAI emphasized that Poland's continuously growing health technology ecosystem and strong clinical research infrastructure are assets that it brings to the network. This collaboration connects these capabilities with international-level responsible medical AI governance efforts.
Poland will host a joint conference to bring together participants from all parties.
HealthAI and the Polish Ministry of Health will jointly organize a conference in Poland to build national consensus around responsible healthcare AI. Participants will come from government, regulatory, academic, clinical practice, and innovation sectors.
HealthAI indicates that its work helps governments and healthcare systems around the world establish governance frameworks to protect patients and their data without hindering innovation. Its goal is to create an inclusive global framework for the responsible deployment of medical AI.
The planned meeting in Poland is part of this cooperation initiative, aimed at preparing the country to join the global regulatory network.
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