# Alessandro Di Battista to return to Italy via medical flight > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-alessandro-di-battista-in-cuba > Updated: 2026-09-11T09:43:06.000Z. Sources: 155. Developments: 8. Alessandro Di Battista, a 48-year-old former Italian deputy and journalist, is preparing for medical repatriation to Italy following emergency brain surgery in Havana, Cuba. After suffering a sudden health crisis on August 28 while filming a reportage, Di Battista was treated at the Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras. Following the successful neurosurgical procedure on September 5, the Schierarsi association reported that he is “facing the next phase after the intervention in the best possible way” and has shown positive progress, including the ability to speak with medical staff. While his return to Italy was initially planned for September 4, the transfer was delayed due to a period of clinical deterioration. As of September 11, Di Battista is scheduled to depart Cuba via a medical aircraft. The repatriation is expected to be a low-altitude, multi-stage journey lasting approximately 12 hours, with an anticipated arrival in Rome on Saturday afternoon. Two specialists from Rome’s Policlinico Gemelli previously traveled to Cuba to assess his fitness for the flight. Upon his return, he is expected to continue his recovery at Policlinico Gemelli. ## Claims - Alessandro Di Battista is hospitalized in Havana, Cuba, following a sudden illness. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Associazione Schierarsi announced that Alessandro Di Battista's return to Italy from Cuba has been postponed. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Journalist Andrea Scanzi expressed gratitude toward Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and the government for their efforts. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Alessandro Di Battista reported feeling better on social media. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Di Battista is returning to Italy from Cuba via air ambulance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The costs of the air ambulance are covered by Di Battista's insurance policy. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The former deputy was hospitalized in Santa Clara and later transferred to Havana. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Alessandro Di Battista is scheduled to leave Cuba via medical aircraft on Friday, September 11. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Di Battista suffered a medical emergency on August 28 while in Cuba for a reportage. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Di Battista underwent surgery at the Hospital Clinico Quirurgico Hermanos Ameijeiras in Havana. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The medical flight to Rome is expected to arrive on Saturday afternoon. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Di Battista will continue his medical treatment at Policlinico Gemelli in Italy. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Alessandro Di Battista to return to Italy from Cuba via medical flight Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista is being repatriated from Cuba via medical aircraft following surgery and a two-week hospitalization. He is expected to arrive in Rome on Saturday. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-to-return-to-italy-from-cuba-via-medical-flight ### 2026-09-09: Alessandro Di Battista recovering in Cuba after emergency surgery Former MP Alessandro Di Battista is recovering in Havana after emergency neurosurgery. His association reports positive progress as officials work to organize his medical return to Italy. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-recovering-after-emergency-surgery-in-cuba ### 2026-09-07: Alessandro Di Battista remains in intensive care in Havana after emergency surgery Former Italian lawmaker Alessandro Di Battista remains sedated in intensive care in Havana following emergency surgery. His planned return to Italy has been delayed indefinitely. 25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-undergoes-emergency-brain-surgery-in-havana ### 2026-09-05: Alessandro Di Battista undergoes emergency surgery in Cuba Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista has undergone emergency surgery in Havana, Cuba, delaying his planned medical return to Italy following a sudden health crisis. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battistas-return-from-cuba-to-italy-postponed ### 2026-09-02: Alessandro Di Battista's return from Cuba delayed following medical emergency Former Italian lawmaker Alessandro Di Battista remains in Cuba for medical treatment following a sudden illness. His planned return to Italy via air ambulance has been delayed. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-to-return-to-italy-from-cuba-via-air-ambulance ### 2026-08-31: Alessandro Di Battista to return to Italy from Cuba on September 4 Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista is recovering in Cuba after a sudden medical emergency and is scheduled to return to Italy via air ambulance on September 4. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-hospitalized-in-cuba-following-medical-emergency ### 2026-08-31: Sabrina Scampini addresses accidental on-air comments regarding Alessandro Di Battista Presenter Sabrina Scampini clarified an accidental on-air comment regarding Alessandro Di Battista's health, while Di Battista remains hospitalized in Cuba following a serious medical emergency. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabrina-scampini-addresses-accidental-on-air-comments-regarding-alessandro-di-battista ### 2026-08-29: Alessandro Di Battista hospitalized in Cuba in serious condition Former Italian deputy Alessandro Di Battista is in serious condition in Havana, Cuba, following a sudden medical emergency while filming a documentary. Italian medical specialists are en route to assist. 100 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-di-battista-candidacy-could-shift-italian-election-dynamics --- Cite as: Alessandro Di Battista to return to Italy via medical flight. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-alessandro-di-battista-in-cuba