# Healthcare service cuts in Foggia province

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-service-cuts-in-foggia-province
> Updated: 2026-10-06T13:36:27.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Puglia, regional councilor Giannicola De Leonardis criticized the regional government for cutting ambulance services across the Foggia province, including in Cerignola, Torremaggiore, Vieste, and Vico del Gargano. These cuts, which follow tax increases aimed at addressing healthcare budget deficits, also involve the layoff of 108 Sanitaservice workers.

Following these developments, officials from the Municipality of Cerignola met with the ASL Foggia health authority to discuss the restructuring of the 118 emergency medical service. Mayor Francesco Bonito and Councilor Teresa Cicolella requested the reversal of a decision to suppress a local emergency station, citing dangerous delays and a reliance on helicopters to prevent tragedies. ASL Foggia Director General Tiziana Di Matteo stated that the authority would analyze the technical reasons presented before making a final determination.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Cerignola officials meet with ASL Foggia to discuss emergency service cuts

Cerignola officials met with ASL Foggia leadership to protest the reduction of emergency 118 medical services and demand the restoration of a local ambulance station to ensure public safety.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cerignola-officials-meet-with-asl-foggia-to-discuss-emergency-service-cuts

### 2026-10-02: Foggia healthcare cuts criticized by regional councilor

Fratelli d'Italia councilor Giannicola De Leonardis has condemned healthcare cuts in Puglia, specifically targeting ambulance service reductions and layoffs in the Foggia province.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foggia-healthcare-cuts-criticized-by-regional-councilor

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