# Papardo Hospital microbiology department dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/papardo-hospital-microbiology-department-dispute > Updated: 2026-10-16T15:27:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. A dispute arose regarding the reorganization of the Microbiology and Virology department at Papardo Hospital in Messina. Following a September 3 resolution, the hospital intended to transform the department into a different organizational unit. Regional deputy Matteo Sciotto filed an inquiry challenging the decision, arguing the unit provides essential 24-hour services, including molecular testing for sepsis, and serves as a regional reference center for AIDS and antibiotic resistance combatting. Sciotto raised concerns regarding the legality of the process, noting the hospital had lacked a Medical Director since March and that the resolution appeared to lack input from the Board of Directors, the Health Council, or trade unions. By mid-October, the Papardo Hospital officially revoked the decision to suppress the unit. This reversal followed parliamentary intervention by Sciotto and directives from the Regional Health Department to block unauthorized changes to hospital acts, ensuring the continued operation of the specialized department. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: Papardo Hospital revokes decision to suppress microbiology unit Messina's Papardo Hospital has revoked the decision to suppress its Microbiology and Virology unit following parliamentary pressure and regional health department intervention. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/papardo-hospital-revokes-decision-to-suppress-microbiology-unit ### 2026-09-30: Papardo Hospital microbiology department reorganization sparks political inquiry Regional deputy Matteo Sciotto has challenged the decision to reorganize the Microbiology and Virology department at Papardo Hospital in Messina, citing risks to essential 24-hour diagnostic services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/papardo-hospital-microbiology-department-reorganization-sparks-political-inquiry --- Cite as: Papardo Hospital microbiology department dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/papardo-hospital-microbiology-department-dispute