Economy · HealthChiesi Acquires KalVista for $1.9 Billion in Rare Disease Push
Parma-based Chiesi's $1.9B KalVista deal secures first oral HAE therapy, boosting Italy's pharma footprint in US rare disease market. Largest acquisition yet.
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Health · PoliticsFriuli's New Disability Center Cuts Travel Hours, Waives In-Person Visits for Eligible Residents
First interprovincial INPS medical center in Monfalcone (Friuli Venezia Giulia) serves Trieste, Gorizia, Udine. Document-based assessments, cultural mediation available.
Health · National NewsCatanzaro Tragedy Exposes Gaps in Italy's Maternal Mental Health System
Catanzaro mother's death with 2 children exposes critical gaps in Italy's postpartum psychiatric care system. What residents need to know.
National News · HealthTeen Dies in Accidental Shooting in Lecce: What Italy's Gun Storage Laws Require
17-year-old dies in accidental shooting in Lecce after mishandling gun believed empty. What Italy's weapon storage laws require for families.
Health · National NewsItaly Simplifies Disability Assessments: How the New Monfalcone Center Cuts Travel and Wait Times
Italy's first INPS interprovincial center in Monfalcone offers faster disability assessments, reduced travel, remote evaluations for Friuli residents.
Health · SportsFree Heart Screenings at Udine Stadium Honour Astori's Legacy and Expand Prevention Across Italy
Free cardiac screenings at Udine stadium bypass Italy's SSN wait times. Over 250 residents accessed heart health checks honoring Davide Astori's legacy.
Sports · HealthItaly's Life-Saving Football Campaign: How a Footballer's Legacy Changed Stadium Safety
Serie B clubs auction Morosini tribute jerseys to fund defibrillators across Italy. How the 2012 tragedy transformed cardiac safety in Italian sports.
HealthItalian Scientists Discover How to Stop Cancer Before It Spreads
Naples researchers reveal DNA repair failure triggers aggressive cancer. Breakthrough enables early detection before tumors spread, with potential for Italy's healthcare system.
Immigration · HealthFano Family Violence Case Exposes Mental Health and Immigrant Support Gaps in Italy
21-year-old arrested in Fano after allegedly stabbing parents and brother. Father in critical condition. Case raises questions about mental health support.