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Alessandro Di Battista hospitalized in Cuba in serious condition
Alessandro Di Battista, a 48-year-old former Italian deputy for the Five Star Movement and journalist, is in serious condition after suffering a sudden illness in Cuba. While in the country to film a documentary series titled ‘La polvere del mondo’ for Il Fatto Quotidiano, Di Battista experienced severe headaches and lost consciousness.
He was initially treated in Santa Clara before being transferred by ambulance to the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana for more intensive testing, including a contrast-enhanced CT scan. While some reports suggest a possible stroke, no official diagnosis has been confirmed.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has confirmed that the Italian government is in contact with the embassy in Cuba and is prepared to provide all necessary assistance. Two medical specialists from Rome's Gemelli University Hospital are traveling to Cuba to assist local doctors and evaluate whether it is safe to transport Di Battista back to Italy. Currently, he is considered ‘non-transferable’ due to his clinical state. Di Battista has remained communicative, posting on social media to express his determination to return home soon.
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