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Schillaci says more than €17 billion went to Italy’s National Health Fund
Italy’s Health Minister Orazio Schillaci says the government has made a major effort to improve the health system.
He said more than €17 billion was allocated to the National Health Fund, which supports health services in Italy.
Schillaci also said the government worked to improve conditions for health workers by completing contract talks on time.
He cited investment in prevention and screening, and an increase in services patients can receive without charge.
His remarks came at a Senate event marking the 30th World Rheumatic Diseases Day.
He said more work remains, but argued that progress had been made with lawmakers and local authorities.
Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said more than €17 billion had been allocated to Italy’s National Health Fund.
He said the funding was part of efforts to improve the health system.
Schillaci cited measures including staff contracts, prevention, screenings and more services exempt from charges.
He said more work remained, while crediting joint efforts with parliamentarians and local areas.
- Who
- Health Minister Orazio Schillaci.
- What
- He said more than €17 billion had been allocated to Italy’s National Health Fund.
- When
- October 12, 2026, according to ANSA’s publication date.
- Where
- At a press conference at the Senate in Rome.
- Why
- Schillaci said the funding was part of efforts to improve the health system.
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- Funding
- More than €17 billion
- Fund
- Italy’s National Health Fund
- Speaker
- Orazio Schillaci, health minister
- Venue
- Senate
- Event
- 30th World Rheumatic Diseases Day press conference
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