Italy

Excellence in Cancer Treatment, But Waiting Times Need Improvement Italy is the undisputed leader in Europe for the number of women surviving cancer: nearly two million women live after a cancer diagnosis, more than in any other country on…

In Italy, the situation regarding the accessibility of inpatient hospital beds shows considerable variation among different regions. This uneven distribution raises questions about equal access to medical care across the country The…

On March 5th, at 5:00 PM, the Italian premiere of the short film "Confronti - Violence against Healthcare Workers," conceived and produced by Dr. Fausto D'Agostino On the upcoming March 5th, in the institutional heart of Italy, a…

A Celebration of Courage, Innovation, and Community Commitment From Origins to Modernity: A Journey of Heroism The 85th anniversary of the Italian Firefighters marks a significant milestone in the history of one of the country's most…

Detailed analysis of interventions in case of accidents on Italian highways Highway accidents represent one of the main challenges for road safety in Italy, requiring an effective and coordinated emergency response. This article explores…

From the Unification of Italy to the Modern Emergency Management System The Roots of Civil Protection The history of Civil Protection in Italy has its roots in solidarity and civic assistance. Even in post-unification Italy, emergency…

Structure and Sizes of Civil Protection Units in Key European Countries Introduction In 2023, the importance of civil protection forces, including firefighters, healthcare personnel, and…

Violence Episode in Rome Raises Alarm on Emergency Personnel Protection The Incident: An Unexpected Attack On the evening of January 4th, in Rome, at the Via Candoni nomad camp, the staff of a 118 ambulance was…

The Tragedy that Occurred in the Ca’ Gulino Tunnel on State Road 73 bis The Accident's Dynamics A year-end to forget for the Italian emergency response community: at 4:00 PM today, December 27, in the Ca’ Gulino tunnel on State Road 73…

Innovation and Comparison at the Center of the Emergency-Urgency Theoretical-Practical Congress in Bari, Italy The two-day Emergency-Urgency Theoretical-Practical Congress has just concluded at the Hi Hotel in Bari, Italy, putting under a…