Tracking health for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Politics · Health · National NewsMessina Policlinico director faces mafia conspiracy charges. Discover how organized crime infiltrated Sicily's health system and what it means for patients.
Health · National NewsForlì prosecutors probe ambulance driver for murdering 5 elderly patients with lethal substances. What Emilia-Romagna residents need to know about transport safety.
Health · National NewsItaly's NAS police shut down 12 criminal networks selling fake medicines online. Over 120,000 units intercepted. Learn how to stay safe buying medications.
Health · National NewsItaly's President demands equal rare disease access across all regions. Four new orphan drugs approved, regional disparities face pressure to end.
Health · EnvironmentMilan court orders ILVA Taranto to suspend operations by August 24, 2026 over public health risks. Cancer rates 70% higher in nearby areas. Flacks Group deal pending.
Health · National NewsOrganized crime ring dismantled at San Giovanni Bosco Hospital Naples. 76 suspects including doctors and officials investigated. What patients need to know about healthcare security.
Health · PoliticsINPS expands new disability assessment system to 40 Italian provinces from March 1, 2026. Single digital certificates replace paperwork. Key deadlines and what changes for you explained.
Health · PoliticsCalabria extends 497 Cuban doctors' contracts to 2027 while opening recruitment to EU physicians. What this healthcare crisis means for residents.
Health · National NewsA 2-year-old boy's heart transplant failed after the organ arrived frozen. Investigation reveals systemic failures in Italy's transplant protocols affecting patient safety nationwide.