Tracking health for Italy — coverage from the newsroom in Rome.
Health · National NewsGenoa tragedy reveals systemic gaps in mental health support for families. Learn about resources and welfare checks protecting vulnerable elderly residents in Italy.
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.
Health · National NewsItaly’s investigation into a toddler’s heart transplant mishap sparks stricter organ-transport rules and smart cooler mandates for safer transplants.