Capaccio Paestum Medical Guard Faces Closure Due too Unsanitary Conditions, Doctor Refuses Shift
Capaccio Paestum, Italy – A district doctor has refused to work a scheduled night shift at the local Medical Guard post in Capaccio Paestum, citing deeply concerning and long-reported hygienic deficiencies. Dr. Francesco Maiore publicly announced his decision,highlighting issues including a rat infestation and a complete lack of running water at the facility.
Dr. Maiore detailed months of unsuccessful attempts to alert local authorities and district managers to the deteriorating conditions, which he says include structural problems like accessibility issues for disabled patients and persistent water leaks.He and his colleagues have been forced to provide water for basic needs using self-supplied tanks.
“capaccio deserves better than to be kept waiting, as we healthcare professionals have been for too long,” Dr. Maiore stated in a social media post accompanying photographic evidence of the conditions. He expressed frustration with what he perceives as a lack of investment in essential healthcare infrastructure for the area,and anticipates standard responses citing doctor shortages and ongoing recruitment efforts.
In a formal communication to district managers, also shared publicly, Dr. Maiore explicitly stated he would not perform his scheduled shift due to the unacceptable risk to both patients and himself, given the documented inadequacy of the premises and previous appeals to relevant authorities. He feels compelled to “put a brake on this drift” after exhausting all other options, even continuing service during a complete water outage.
The situation raises serious concerns about the provision of out-of-hours medical care in Capaccio Paestum, particularly following the recent closure of the local PSAUT (Presidio Sanitario di Assistenza Urgente Territoriale) and the increased burden placed on the remaining continuity of care services. The Medical Guard’s potential closure leaves residents with limited access to urgent medical attention during evenings and overnight.