On 10 August 2026, MyDr, one of Poland’s largest providers of electronic medical records software, confirmed that it had been the target of a deliberate criminal attack on its systems. Two days later, the Ministry of Digital Affairs announced that the incident may affect close to 19 million individuals and more than 12,000 healthcare facilities, and that the exfiltrated database exceeds 2 terabytes.
The attackers supplied the security portal Zaufana Trzecia Strona with a data sample suggesting that they hold PESEL numbers (Polish national identification numbers) and at least fragments of prescription information.
The development of artificial intelligence in medicine is no longer just a futuristic vision. Algorithms now support diagnostics, test result analysis, and disease prevention, and Polish medical law is beginning to address the challenges involved. The 2025 amendment to the Code of Medical Ethics explicitly addresses the use of AI by physicians for the first time, imposing obligations regarding patient information, obtaining informed consent, and the use of certified systems. However, the question arises: where does the role of technology end and the physician’s responsibility begin?
Biostimulants in aesthetic medicine – current regulatory challenges for manufacturers, distributors and clinics
The aesthetic medicine market is currently one of the fastest-growing healthcare segments in Europe. Particularly dynamic growth is observed in so-called tissue biostimulants, preparations used to stimulate the body’s natural regenerative processes. While traditional fillers dominated just a few years ago, today both manufacturers and physicians are increasingly turning to preparations containing poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), calcium hydroxyapatite, polynucleotides, and collagen preparations, whose mechanism of action is based on the stimulation of tissue regeneration processes rather than solely on mechanical effects.
The draft Act of April 13, 2026, amending the Act on Food and Nutrition Safety will enter into force six months after its publication. The new regulations primarily impact producers, importers, distributors, and sellers of dietary supplements – both in traditional and online channels. Below, we present the real changes to your business.
The Polish dietary supplements market is facing the most significant regulatory overhaul in years. The draft amendment to the Act on Food and Nutrition Safety and the Act on the State Sanitary Inspectorate introduces a series of far-reaching changes that will substantially alter the way supplements are notified, monitored, advertised, and supervised in Poland. While the reform does not formally introduce a pre-market authorization system, it undeniably strengthens the position of regulatory authorities and increases the compliance burden imposed on businesses operating in the sector.
