GIMBE

The Gimbe Foundation says Italy's National Health Service is being weakened by 'invisible cuts' that erode its universality and equity. The warning, reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, points to funding and resource reductions that are not formally presented as cuts but gradually reduce services available to citizens across the country.

GIMBE president Nino Cartabellotta said the Meloni government added 17.5 billion euros to healthcare across its last four budget laws, yet the share of national wealth invested in health has actually declined. He made the remarks during a public event, prompting debate in Italy over whether increased nominal funding is keeping pace with the country's healthcare needs and economic growth.