Sant’Agata De’ Goti Hospital Faces Protest Over Limited Rehabilitation Services
Sant’Agata De’ Goti, Italy – A local civic movement is planning a demonstration tomorrow, demanding full implementation of regional healthcare decree DCA 41/2019 before accepting a limited rollout of rehabilitation services at the Sant’Agata De’ Goti hospital. The protest comes after regional manager De Luca announced the activation of four rehabilitation beds starting December 1st, alongside plans for a new oncology center and helicopter rescue platform.
The “Civic Movement for the Sant’Agata de’ Goti hospital” expressed disappointment with the phased approach, arguing that four rehabilitation places are insufficient without a fully functioning 24-hour emergency room and essential supporting departments. In a Facebook post, the movement stated, “We won’t do anything about four rehabilitation places if we don’t have a 24-hour emergency room and key departments… We will have nothing to celebrate, nothing to toast as long as we are deprived of essential services.Without the bases there can be no heights.”
The group’s concerns stem from a broader struggle to secure comprehensive healthcare services for the community. DCA 41/2019 outlines provisions intended to improve hospital infrastructure and service availability in the region. The Civic Movement believes a complete fulfillment of the decree is necessary to ensure quality patient care and sustainable healthcare advancement in Sant’agata De’ Goti.
As of publication,the hospital has not responded to requests for comment regarding the planned protest or the Civic Movement’s demands. The Facebook post announcing the demonstration has received 1 view.