FIALS National Council meets in Montesilvano to discuss healthcare

The National Council of the Italian Federation of Local Autonomy and Health (FIALS) is convening in Montesilvano, Abruzzo, from October 2 to October 4. The assembly features a significant delegation from Calabria, particularly from the province of Cosenza, representing various hospital and local health authorities (ASP).

Key topics of discussion include strengthening territorial assistance, reinforcing major hospital facilities, pharmaceutical waste, and addressing regional inequalities. Union leaders emphasized the importance of collective bargaining as a tool for social balance, the protection of rights, and economic competitiveness. Participants also highlighted the need for constructive dialogue between provincial representatives and hospital management to safeguard workers' rights.