Alessandro Di Battista recovering in Cuba after emergency surgery

Alessandro Di Battista, former Member of Parliament, is recovering following emergency surgery in Havana, Cuba. After suffering a sudden illness in late August, he underwent a neurosurgical procedure at the Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras.

The Schierarsi association, which Di Battista co-founded, released updates stating that he is “facing the next phase after the intervention in the best possible way” and is eager to return to his political activities. Medical sources indicate his post-operative progress has been positive, with some reports noting he has begun speaking with doctors.

Efforts are currently underway to organize his medical transfer back to Italy, with health insurance working to facilitate a return to Rome, potentially as early as Friday. The association expressed gratitude to the Cuban medical staff for their professionalism and thanked the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador Simona De Martino for their diplomatic support during the crisis. While updates suggest improvement, the family and the association have requested privacy and caution regarding specific clinical details.