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09.09.2025

Changes in the leadership of the Ministry of Health. Katarzyna Kęcka and Tomasz Maciejewski appointed as new Deputy Ministers

Katarzyna Kęcka and Tomasz Maciejewski appointed as new Deputy Ministers of Health. Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda officially presented the nominations. Katarzyna Kacperczyk will remain in her position, continuing to coordinate matters related to the National Recovery Plan.

Katarzyna Kęcka

  • PhD in Health Sciences, specialist in cardiological nursing; since 2013, she has focused on nursing competencies
  • Author and co-author of publications and textbooks; former Chair of the Polish Nursing Association in Szczecin (2018–2023)
  • Actively involved in postgraduate education for nurses and midwives; conducts specialist and qualification courses; member of the State Examination Board
  • Organizer of health and educational initiatives, including workshops, educational films, and counseling for seniors
  • Honored in the “Polka XXI w.” competition (2022) for her contributions to women’s health prevention

    Tomasz Maciejewski

  • Gynecologist-obstetrician, perinatologist, and healthcare manager; long-time Director of the Mother and Child Institute in Warsaw
  • Graduate of the Medical University of Warsaw, the Warsaw School of Economics, and MBA studies at Kozminski University
  • Head of specialization courses at CMKP, court expert, and author of numerous scientific publications
  • Innovator in genetic diagnostics and therapy, including SMA and cystic fibrosis screenings, as well as gene therapies for newborns and pregnant women
  • Recipient of awards: Medonet Awards 2024 and Health Leader of the Year 2024 – Innovative Hospital