Italian army to provide security for Calabria hospital staff due to rising violent assaults.

The Italian army will provide security for medical staff at a hospital in Calabria due to a rise in violent assaults against healthcare workers. This decision follows numerous attacks, particularly in southern Italy, including a significant incident at Foggia's Policlinico hospital. In 2023, over 16,000 cases of aggression against medical personnel were reported, prompting calls for stricter penalties for offenders, including potential loss of free medical care for three years.

September 15, 2024
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