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Italy issues urgent appeal for blood donors

September 6, 2026September 6, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Hospitals warn that scheduled surgery could be postponed as stocks of O positive blood run critically low nationwide.

Binge drinking poses a health issue for Italy

Binge drinking: 4.5 million Italians indulge

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A new study from Italy’s National Alcohol Observatory paints a stark picture of drinking habits across the country, with binge drinking almost doubling among women in a decade and the elderly among the most at-risk and least-treated groups.

West Nile virus mosquito - the virus is spreading across Europe

West Nile Virus claims tenth life in Italy

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A 93-year-old woman has died in Lazio after contracting the West Nile virus, bringing Italy’s death toll to ten this year. The woman, originally from Cisterna di Latina, was first admitted to San Paolo hospital in Velletri before being transferred to the Spallanzani Institute in Rome, where she later died. This marks the fourth confirmed […]

Pope Francis slept well – prognosis guarded

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis slept well overnight and is now resting, the Vatican Press Office said early Thursday morning. The Pope still calls church in Gaza despite illness.

The pontiff, Pope Francis, is out of the emergency situation but still critical. He suffered another breathing crisis

Pontiff still critical but out of emergency situation

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Vatican press office says the pontiff is still receiving high-flow oxygen therapy. However, Pope Francis is out of the emergency situation. The Pope returned to X to thank everyone for their well wishes.

Agostino Gemelli Hospital where the Pope suffered a respiratory crisis

Pope Francis suffers respiratory crisis

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis suffered a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen, according to a medical bulletin from the Vatican Press Office on Saturday evening.

Pope continues to improve but not out of danger

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Pope Francis has always wanted his doctors to tell the truth about his condition, Professor Sergio Alfieri said Friday. Alfieri spoke at a press briefing by staff treating the pontiff for pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

New pandemic plan out for review with local regions

Government issues new pandemic plan for review

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government said on Thursday it sent a new National Pandemic Plan to the State-Regions Conference for regional review and input.

Health survey shows bad habits with Italian population. Image credit: Shutterstock

Health survey shows worrying trends in Italy

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A recent Istat survey titled “Aspects of Daily Life” highlights concerning health and lifestyle trends in Italy. It reveals that almost half of the adult population is overweight or obese.

Italian healthcare system ha a shortage of doctors. Image shows doctors in surgery

Italian national healthcare system under threat

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s national healthcare system is under scrutiny as regional authorities, scientists, and Nobel laureates criticise the government’s handling of the system amid and post the COVID-19 crisis.