Tracking health for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Health · EnvironmentExtreme heatwave hits Italy with 15 cities on red alert. Sardinia forecast 45°C, work restrictions in Lombardy, Lazio. Safety tips for residents and visitors.
Health · Politics6 million Italians skip medical care as out-of-pocket costs exceed EU average by 9%. How healthcare underfunding impacts residents in Italy.
Health · TechAlibaba's $600M settlement reveals 80,000 illegal drug sales. Learn how Italian shoppers can safely purchase health products online and verify AIFA-regulated vendors.
Environment · HealthENEA study reveals wrong tree species worsen Italy's air quality. High-emission oaks vs. low-emission pines: €560M health cost difference for Florence alone.
Health · National NewsCNR confirms eye-tracking device for end-of-life autonomy can be replicated. Learn what this means for Italian patients navigating assisted suicide rights.
Environment · HealthGermany and Czech Republic hit 41+°C in June 2026. Italy reached 40.1°C in Rome. Learn about Europe's record temperatures and what residents should prepare for.
Health · EconomyIntesa Sanpaolo's €720M funds disability services across 2,000+ Italian nonprofits. Find out how families access caregiver support and inclusion programs.
Health · National NewsItaly's heatwave causes 10-15% ER surge in major cities. Red-alert warnings active: know heat illness signs, use 1500 hotline, and when to seek emergency care.
Health · National News1 in 4 Italian teens have tried drugs. President Mattarella reframes recovery as national asset as Italy expands Ser.D clinics & therapeutic communities with €160M in 2025.