# Italian healthcare service and infrastructure upgrades > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-healthcare-service-and-infrastructure-upgrades > Updated: 2026-09-02T06:42:54.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4. Healthcare facilities and services across various Italian regions continue to undergo expansions and infrastructure upgrades, with a recent emphasis on maternal and perinatal care. In Monza, San Gerardo Hospital is set to launch a new maternity area on September 9, featuring a relocated obstetric and gynecological emergency department and seven delivery rooms equipped with telemetry and water birth capabilities. In Lecco, the ASST has implemented a specialized care pathway to support fragile maternity and paternity cases by coordinating territorial and hospital hubs to address psychological, social, and health vulnerabilities. Recent developments at the Policlinico di Bari highlight the renovation of its maternal-infant center to provide integrated services including medically assisted procreation, fetal medicine, and neonatal care. The project includes three renovated labor and delivery rooms designed for increased privacy and partner presence, alongside eight upgraded inpatient rooms within the Gynecology and Obstetrics II unit. To manage complications such as emergency cesarean sections, an operating room attached to the delivery block has been reactivated. Furthermore, the Obstetrics and Gynecology I unit provides specialized assistance for high-risk pregnancies and placental pathologies, as well as gynecological oncological surgery. Mental health and specialized diagnostics are also seeing developments. In the Caltanissetta province, the Asp di Caltanissetta is increasing support in Niscemi by reactivating a psychiatry clinic and introducing weekly psychology services. In Termoli, San Timoteo Hospital has established an advanced echocardiography and cardiovascular diagnostics unit to reduce waiting lists. However, the Ugl Salute union has raised concerns regarding staffing shortages and organizational issues within the ASL of Teramo in Abruzzo. Social welfare and primary care initiatives remain active. ## Claims - The Policlinico di Bari has renovated its maternal and child hub with new spaces and integrated services. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Bari facility includes three renovated labor and delivery rooms designed for comfort and privacy. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Bari hub provides services ranging from medically assisted procreation to fetal medicine and neonatal care. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An operating room attached to the delivery block has been reactivated at the Bari Policlinico. (corroborated by 2 sources) - ASST Lecco has implemented a care pathway for fragile maternity and paternity to support perinatal health. (single source) - The care pathway in Lecco coordinates social and healthcare services to provide multidimensional prevention and rehabilitation. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-02: Policlinico di Bari renovates maternal-infant center The Policlinico di Bari has renovated its maternal-infant center, upgrading labor rooms, inpatient wards, and surgical facilities to provide integrated care for women and newborns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/policlinico-di-bari-renovates-maternal-infant-center ### 2026-08-31: Italian healthcare facilities upgrade maternal and perinatal services Italian healthcare providers are upgrading maternal services, with ASST Lecco implementing specialized perinatal care pathways and the Policlinico di Bari renovating its maternal and child hub. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-healthcare-facilities-upgrade-maternal-and-perinatal-services ### 2026-08-27: Italian hospitals implement infrastructure and service upgrades Italian healthcare facilities are upgrading infrastructure, including air conditioning improvements at Castelvetrano and Volterra hospitals, and expanded specialist services in Pantelleria. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-hospitals-implement-infrastructure-and-service-upgrades ### 2026-08-27: Italy healthcare updates: new maternity services and expanded social support Italy sees various healthcare developments, including new maternity services at San Gerardo Hospital, expanded mental health support in Niscemi, and new cardiovascular diagnostic units in Termoli. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-gerardo-hospital-to-relocate-obstetric-emergency-department --- Cite as: Italian healthcare service and infrastructure upgrades. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-healthcare-service-and-infrastructure-upgrades