Poland has committed to joining HealthAI’s Global Regulatory Network through an agreement on responsible AI governance in health, HealthAI said on October 22, 2026. The Memorandum of Understanding signed by Poland’s Ministry of Health starts preparations for full membership; accession would make Poland the network’s second European Union member after Portugal.
Key takeaways
- Poland’s agreement begins a structured path toward full network membership.
- Polish officials will exchange expertise with governments from 30 countries.
- HealthAI and the ministry plan a multi-stakeholder gathering in Poland.
A formal pathway to responsible AI governance in health
The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a cooperation program to prepare Poland for accession to the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network, rather than conferring full membership immediately. A HealthAI spokesperson said the agreement creates a one-year cooperation framework.
Deputy Minister of Health Tomasz Maciejewski and HealthAI CEO Ricardo Baptista Leite drafted the document earlier in the year at the AIMed 2026 Conference in Kraków. It formalizes Poland’s intention to become a full member of the network, which brings together regulators working on safe, effective and equitable uses of artificial intelligence in health systems.
Leadership participation and exchange across 30 countries
As part of its accession process, Poland secures a seat in the Leadership Group within HealthAI’s Community of Practice designed for government and regulatory authorities. That participation will enable Polish health officials to discuss regulatory strategy and share experience with governments from 30 countries, HealthAI said.
Network members have access to healthcare AI tools that regulators have reviewed, alongside a real-time system for exchanging warnings about harmful incidents. Its membership includes Portugal, Britain, Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Peru and Zambia.
Leite described Poland’s commitment as a step toward international collaboration and alignment intended to translate AI innovation into better health outcomes. “It marks a significant step for Poland, and for Europe,” he said.
European AI rules frame Poland’s ambitions
HealthAI places the agreement in the context of the European Union’s AI Act entering full effect and European health systems accelerating their use of AI-powered tools. Rather than merely reacting to developments abroad, Poland frames its involvement as a drive to steer Europe’s role in shaping global AI health governance.
In its announcement, HealthAI highlighted Poland’s growing health-tech ecosystem and strong clinical research infrastructure as assets it brings to the network. The partnership connects those capabilities with international work on responsible AI governance in health.
A joint gathering will bring Polish stakeholders together
HealthAI and Poland’s Ministry of Health will jointly organize a gathering in Poland to build national alignment around responsible AI in health. Participants will come from government, regulation, academia, clinical practice and innovation.
HealthAI says its work helps governments and health systems develop governance structures that safeguard patients and their data without preventing innovation. Its stated goal is an inclusive global framework for responsible health AI deployment.
The planned Polish gathering forms part of the cooperation program preparing the country for accession to the Global Regulatory Network.
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