# Italian medical and nutritional congresses > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-medical-and-nutritional-congresses > Updated: 2026-10-11T21:25:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In October 2026, Italy hosted two significant medical gatherings focused on specialized healthcare. The XXVII National Congress of the Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition took place in Matera, where professionals discussed clinical nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and the integration of technologies like artificial intelligence and telemedicine into nutritional management. Following this, the XIII Mediterranean Odontostomatological Congress was held in Catania. This event focused on dental prevention and oral healthcare accessibility. Discussions highlighted a significant imbalance in the National Health Service, with Undersecretary of State Marcello Gemmato noting that “95% of National Health Service resources are allocated to treatment, while only 5% are dedicated to prevention.” ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Catania hosts Mediterranean congress on dental prevention and care The XIII Mediterranean Odontostomatological Congress in Catania addressed the need for better dental prevention and healthcare accessibility in Italy, noting a significant imbalance in resource allocation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-hosts-mediterranean-congress-on-dental-prevention-and-care ### 2026-10-07: Matera hosts XXVII National Congress of the Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition The XXVII National Congress of the Italian Association of Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition is held in Matera, focusing on chronic disease prevention, technological innovation, and the Mediterranean diet. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matera-hosts-xxvii-national-congress-of-the-italian-association-of-dietetics-and-clinical-nutrition --- Cite as: Italian medical and nutritional congresses. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-medical-and-nutritional-congresses