Val Sessera Residents Protest Lack of Healthcare Access, Population at Risk
Val Sessera, Piedmont, Italy – November 26, 2025 – Residents of teh Val Sessera valley are voicing urgent concerns over a critical lack of consistent medical care, currently served by a single doctor for approximately 7,000 inhabitants. Protesters warn the situation is rapidly deteriorating, perhaps leaving as many as 21,000 people without adequate access to healthcare in the near future.
The remote villages within Val Sessera-spanning the provinces of Biella and Vercelli-experience infrequent doctor visits, often relying on a mobile clinic operating out of a camper van. Locals report difficulty accessing timely medical attention, notably for chronic conditions and emergencies. The protest highlights a growing disparity in healthcare access between urban and rural areas of the Piedmont region.
“soon there could be triple that [number of people without a doctor],” residents stated,expressing fears that the current situation is unsustainable. The lack of a permanent, locally-based physician is forcing residents to travel significant distances for even basic medical needs, creating hardship and potential health risks. The protest aims to pressure regional authorities to address the healthcare deficit and ensure consistent medical coverage for the valley’s population.
