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Thursday, Jul 16, 2026

Italian Healthcare Faces Growing Regional Inequality Amid Staff Shortages

New findings from the Gimbe Foundation show widening disparities between northern and southern Italy, with persistent shortages of medical professionals contributing to longer waiting times for critical healthcare services.
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