Hospitals risk closure due to health underfunding says CGIL

The leader of CGIL's public sector division warns that Italy's national health service faces severe underfunding, risking hospital closures and service cuts. Federico Bozzanca highlighted that Italy's healthcare funding is declining, currently at 6.2% of GDP, compared to higher percentages in other European countries. This reduction is seen as a political choice that shifts healthcare from a right to a privilege, increasing the financial burden on families. The trend has led to many Italians forgoing necessary medical care, with over 5.6 million people skipping consultations or tests in 2025. The situation threatens the integrity of the National Health Service.