- Aug 12
Cyberattack on MyDr exposes medical data of nearly 19 million Poles, triggering UODO inspection and liability fears for 12,000 clinics
A cyberattack on MyDr, a private platform used by 12,000 medical facilities across Poland, has potentially exposed the health data of nearly 19 million citizens, prompting a UODO inspection, a criminal investigation, and warnings that clinics themselves may face GDPR penalties.
- Jul 4
Poland's health minister proposes 240 PLN hourly cap for doctors, faces pushback from medical chamber
Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda unveiled a package of healthcare reforms on 8 July, including a 240 PLN gross hourly wage limit for medical staff and a 60% cap on payroll spending in hospitals. The Supreme Medical Chamber (NIL) called the proposals lacking in specifics and warned of potential specialist exodus.
- Jul 2
Polish health minister discloses 725,000 zł in other 2025 income as house transfer and prosecutor's probe fuel controversy
Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda's asset declaration for 2025 shows 725,000 zł in 'other income', including a non-compete fee from her former employer and a Podlaskie contract now examined by prosecutors, while a property transfer to her husband shortly after taking office intensifies transparency questions.
- Jun 25
Health minister pledges salary caps and working hour limits after Warsaw hospital scandal
Addressing the Szpital Południowy scandal, Poland's health minister promised to cap excessive salaries and working hours while launching a broader reform of the public healthcare system.
