2024

Heart of Tuscany Tragedy: Devastating Collision Claims Lives of Two Military Officers A Fatal Incident One of the tragedies that unfolded on the outskirts of Grosseto, in Tuscany (Italy), involved a heartbreaking accident where two…

Insights from the XXI National Congress of SIS118 in Casamassima, Italy The XXI edition of the National Congress of the Italian Emergency Medical Service Society (SIS118) concluded in Casamassima (Bari), in collaboration with the Free…

The Government introduces the "skip the line" mechanism and new obligations for patients Measures to ensure definite timings in medical services The Italian Government has approved a new decree to tackle the long waiting lists for medical…

An Introduction to Emergency Numbers Emergency numbers are a critical institution to ensure a quick and organized response to emergencies, but they vary significantly from country to country. This reflects both different emergency service…

How triage works in hospital emergencies Triage in hospital emergencies: how it works Triage in US hospitals is a fundamental process for prioritizing patients entering emergency departments based on the severity of their conditions. In…

Organization and Functioning of the Japanese Emergency System Description of the Emergency Healthcare System Structure Japan has an emergency healthcare system as part of a broader universal health insurance system, ensuring all citizens…

Strengthening healthcare response in a crisis context El Niño in 2023 had a significant impact on public health in South America, exacerbating the vulnerabilities of already struggling communities. Alterations in precipitation and…

A 1.4 million euro heist puts strain on healthcare system Last week, the pharmacy of the University Hospital "Federico II", commonly known as the Policlinico of Naples, was raided by multiple gangs of thieves. Newspapers reported on the…

The Latest Technologies Revolutionize Emergency Services The ambulance sector is undergoing a technological boom, with new technologies enhancing the efficiency, safety, responsiveness, and security of emergency services. These…

11.1 Billion Dollars to Tackle Global Health Challenges During the World Health Assembly in Geneva, delegates approved a four-year plan worth 11.1 billion dollars to improve global health. The plan, called the Fourteenth General Programme…