Italian regions Abruzzo and Molise grapple with hospital waiting‑time data and staff resignations

In Abruzzo, the civic Committee for the protection of Val Vibrata Hospital in Sant’Omero has called for clarification of waiting‑time statistics for the first half of 2026. The committee says official figures from the regional health agency show compliance with target times, while patients report prolonged delays for specialist visits and diagnostic exams across the Teramo province, including Giulianova. It urges a detailed analysis of which services are included in the data and how the numbers are calculated, demanding transparency to ensure citizens receive timely care.

In Molise, an analysis of ASReM documents reveals more than 70 administrative measures in 2026, with roughly two‑thirds representing voluntary resignations of doctors, nurses and managers. The region also faces a surge in legal disputes, with over 200 proceedings recorded in 2025 involving health‑system employees. These trends highlight severe staffing shortages and ongoing litigation that strain the public health service.

Both stories illustrate growing concerns over data reliability, staffing stability and legal pressures within Italy’s regional health systems, prompting calls for clearer reporting and policy action.