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Polish neurology reforms and therapy developments

Overview

At a Warsaw drug-policy conference in late May, Polish neurologists called for systemic reforms to address a rising burden of neurological disorders. Prof. Alina Kułakowska, president of the Polish Society of Neurology, warned that an aging population and lifestyle factors are increasing patient numbers, necessitating a clear reference network and streamlined patient pathways. Prof. Halina Sienkiewicz-Jarosz emphasized the dementia crisis, noting that approximately 600,000 Poles have or are developing dementia, and argued that the National Programme for Actions against Dementia (2025–2030) requires adequate funding and organizational solutions.

By early August, discussions highlighted specific treatment gaps, particularly for multiple sclerosis (MS). While over 20 drugs exist for relapsing-remitting MS, only one is approved for primary-progressive MS (PPMS), leaving a significant unmet need due to systemic restrictions. To combat these risks, experts promoted lifestyle-based prevention—such as managing blood pressure and diet—noting that such measures can reduce dementia risk by up to 45%.

More recently, neurologists have advocated for a national strategy including a ‘National Neurological Network’ and the ‘10 Commandments of Health’ for disease prevention. Amidst these calls for structural change, medical research in Gdańsk is progressing on an innovative MS therapy. Using the molecule CF₃-7α,25-OHC, researchers aim to both reduce inflammation and stimulate myelin repair, moving toward clinical applications with support from the Czech investment fund LIFE bioCEEd.

Entities

Alina Kułakowska · Polish Neurological Society · Halina Sienkiewicz‑Jarosz · National Programme for Actions against Dementia (2025‑2030) · Polish Society of Neurology

Timeline

  1. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Neurologists call for systemic brain health strategy in Poland

    Polish neurologists are advocating for a national brain health strategy, while researchers in Gdańsk develop a dual-action therapy for multiple sclerosis aimed at both immune suppression and myelin repair.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Polish MS Therapy Shortage and Romanian Brain Health Initiative Spotlight Neurology Issues

    Poland faces a drug shortage for primary progressive MS, while Romania promotes brain‑health prevention on World Brain Day, underscoring unmet neurological needs in both countries.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Polish Neurology Society urges systemic reforms at Warsaw drug policy conference

    At a Warsaw drug‑policy conference, Polish neurology leaders pressed for priority status, a reference network and better funding to tackle rising neurological and dementia cases, affecting up to a million Poles

Sources

conowego.pl · curierulnational.ro · kierunekfarmacja.pl · mzdrowie.pl · oddechzycia.pl · ptneuro.pl · rynekzdrowia.pl · targikielce.pl

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