ASP di Palermo

Global expansion of Pink October awareness campaigns

17 clusters · 342 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Italy hosts breast cancer awareness initiatives through art and science

The ‘Pink October’ movement continues to expand globally, driven by the World Health Organization’s emphasis on early detection through clinical mammography. In Italy, initiatives are intensifying through community engag

Violence and safety concerns in Italian prison and transport

13 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Trapani prison guard assaulted during duty

Violence and safety concerns for public officials and workers continue to escalate across Italy, spanning the penitentiary, healthcare, and transport sectors. In the prison system, security risks have intensified followi

Environmental and health crises in Sicily

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sicily technical commission approves Palermo and Catania waste-to-energy projects

Environmental and health concerns have intensified across Sicily regarding industrial activities and waste management. In the petrochemical hub spanning Priolo, Melilli, and Augusta, residents and groups like Legambiente

Italy blood shortages persist amid regional donation shifts

74 clusters · 300 sources · last updated 4 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%

Cardiovascular health awareness and prevention initiatives

7 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Palermo hospitals host free cardiovascular screenings

Efforts to promote cardiovascular health and healthcare sustainability in Italy continue through a combination of policy, clinical research, and community-level initiatives. Institutional discussions in Rome have reinfor

Diphtheria death and investigation in Palermo

7 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Italy health authorities debunk diphtheria vaccine misinformation

The investigation into the death of four-year-old Anna Rosa Bartolotta from diphtheria, a disease largely eradicated in Italy, has evolved with new developments regarding both the parents and medical staff. While the pa