AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAntibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics: A University of Milan-Bicocca study in JAMA Network Open found that using rapid RSV antigen tests in Italian primary care cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in children aged 9–36 months, with RSV-positive kids receiving fewer antibiotics than RSV-negative peers. Heatwave Health Alerts: Italy is issuing orange heat alerts in 16 provincial capitals, with level 3 forecast for major cities tomorrow; the Ministry of Health warns vulnerable people to avoid sun exposure during peak hours. Ebola Monitoring in Italy: Italy reported two suspected cases linked to travel from Uganda; health authorities later said tests were negative, but isolation and follow-up testing were used as precautions. Hospital Debt Watch: The Vatican created a commission to address long-term sustainability at Padre Pio’s Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza hospital in Puglia, amid a reported €250–300 million debt and disputes over reimbursements and labor contracts. Public Health Policy & Water Access: Italy’s Supreme Court ruled that being served tap water isn’t a consumer right, following a Dolomites hotel dispute over mineral water charges. Gambling Harm in Italy: A new report says Italians lost about €21.88 billion to gambling in 2025, with online gambling surpassing €100 billion in revenue—raising concerns about health and social costs.
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