# Sardinia general medicine staffing shortage

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sardinia-general-medicine-staffing-shortage
> Updated: 2026-10-14T16:47:46.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Sardinia is experiencing a significant shortage of family doctors, with the Italian Society of General Medicine and Primary Care (SIMG) reporting that approximately 450,000 citizens lack access to a physician. The region reportedly faces the highest shortage of family doctors in Italy, driven by geographic challenges, low population density in inland areas, and seasonal tourism pressures.

In response to the crisis, the Sardinia Regional Health Department issued a call for 561 vacancies in general medicine to strengthen primary care across all eight local health authorities. While the recruitment drive aims to address shortages in both urban and peripheral areas, SIMG officials have noted that reforms intended to establish community clinics and hospitals have not yet effectively implemented their core contents.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Sardinia faces shortage of 450,000 family doctors

Approximately 450,000 people in Sardinia are without a family doctor, making it the Italian region with the highest shortage of primary care physicians.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-faces-shortage-of-450000-family-doctors

### 2026-09-17: Sardinia announces 561 vacancies for general medicine roles

Sardinia has announced an extraordinary call to fill 561 vacant general medicine positions across its eight local health authorities to strengthen primary care coverage.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sardinia-announces-561-vacancies-for-general-medicine-roles

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