ASL Roma 5

Italian healthcare expands through technology and LEA reform

27 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Italy expands newborn screening to include eight rare diseases

Italian medical centers continue to expand their use of advanced technologies and specialized procedures. Robotic surgery capabilities are seeing significant growth; in Lombardy, Legnano Hospital completed 322 robotic pr

Global expansion of Pink October awareness campaigns

29 clusters · 483 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Breast cancer prevention initiatives launched in Italy

The ‘Pink October’ movement continues to expand globally, driven by the World Health Organization’s emphasis on early detection. In Chad, health professionals highlight high mortality rates and the need to identify risk

Italian healthcare professional disciplinary actions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Verona hospital doctor suspended for medical fraud

Disciplinary actions have been taken against medical professionals in different Italian regions following investigations into misconduct. In the Asl Roma 5 health district, a specialist physician was issued a six-month

West Nile virus surge across Europe and North America

98 clusters · 878 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Bisceglie launches mosquito control to combat West Nile Virus

The West Nile virus outbreak has expanded significantly across Europe. By early September 2026, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported 1,086 locally acquired infections across 15 countries

Italy blood shortages persist amid regional donation shifts

74 clusters · 300 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Italy's plasma-derived drug sector remains strategically vital

By mid-September 2026, Italy’s healthcare system continued to manage blood and plasma shortages following a summer decline. While the National Blood Center reported that national collections fell by 0.5% in June and 1.1%