# Healthcare challenges on the Amalfi Coast

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-challenges-on-the-amalfi-coast
> Updated: 2026-08-27T11:47:13.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Amalfi Coast region is experiencing significant healthcare challenges characterized by medical staffing shortages and the emergence of community-led solutions.

In Castiglione di Ravello, the Costa d’Amalfi Hospital is facing a critical crisis in its emergency department. The number of ward doctors has decreased from 12 to 4 due to unreplaced retirements, forcing the health authority to recall retired physicians as a temporary measure. This shortage has led to specialists performing multiple roles and the suspension of the resuscitation doctor position for a decade.

In response to local shortages in hospitals and medical specialists, the community of Praiano launched ‘Praiano Salute’. This volunteer-driven initiative, organized by the Municipality of Praiano and the Italian Red Cross, provides free multi-specialty medical services. The program utilizes a team of approximately 30 professionals to deliver services in fields such as cardiology, gynecology, and neurosurgery, while also focusing on cancer screening campaigns.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Costa d’Amalfi Hospital faces critical medical staffing shortage

The Costa d’Amalfi Hospital in Ravello faces a critical staffing shortage, with medical personnel dropping from 12 to 4, forcing retired doctors to return to service.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/costa-damalfi-hospital-faces-critical-medical-staffing-shortage

### 2026-08-09: Praiano Salute: Volunteer doctors provide free healthcare in Amalfi Coast community

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2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/praiano-salute-provides-free-medical-services-on-the-amalfi-coast

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