Italy pushes health system reforms as local service disputes emerge

A protocol for territorial health collaboration was signed by ANCI, the national nurses' union FNOPI and Federsanità, aiming to strengthen local healthcare, promote socio‑health integration and expand the role of family and community nurses.

In Lombardy, regional councillor Luca Ferrazzi called on the regional executive to set a clear timetable for the full implementation of the electronic health record (FSE) 2.0, including the publication of diagnostic images and integration of private accredited providers.

The Viterbo province saw the municipality of San Lorenzo Nuovo withdraw from protests against the summer relocation of the Guardia Medica to Bolsena, stressing continuity of care over political debate.

Deputy Andrea Quartini (M5S) criticised the externalisation of staff in Lombardy’s community hospitals, urging reinforcement of the public NHS rather than privatisation.

The FP CGIL trade union warned that private operators are increasingly handling core NHS functions, calling for transparent governance and safeguards against a de‑public‑ing of services.

The association Urbino Salute demanded the end of temporary "gettonisti" doctors in the local emergency department and the appointment of a permanent chief.

In Mantova, a regional proposal seeks €2.1 million to build a Casa della Salute e del Bambino, an integrated public centre for maternal and child health linked to the Carlo Poma hospital.