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Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista hospitalized in Cuba after sudden illness

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Former Italian MP Alessandro Di Battista has been hospitalized in Cuba following a sudden illness, reportedly experiencing severe headaches and feeling unwell.
  • He regained consciousness and is being transferred to Havana for further treatment, with the Italian government arranging medical assistance and a potential evacuation flight.
  • Di Battista, who was in Cuba for a reporting trip, is described as being in serious condition, causing significant concern among his political colleagues and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Alessandro Di Battista, a former Member of Parliament for Italy's 5 Star Movement and current vice-president of the Schierarsi association, has been hospitalized in Cuba after suffering a sudden and serious illness. The 48-year-old reportedly experienced severe headaches and felt unwell while on the island for a reporting assignment.

From this night I have been in contact with the Italian Embassy in Cuba to ascertain Alessandro Di Battista's condition.

— Antonio TajaniConfirming government involvement and concern for Di Battista's health.

Initial reports indicated his condition was grave, with Di Battista losing consciousness for several hours. However, he has since regained consciousness and spoken with doctors. He is currently being transferred by ambulance from Santa Clara to a facility in Havana, approximately 300 kilometers away.

I pray for his health. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide him and his family with all necessary assistance. I am close to his loved ones, to the political community he represents.

— Antonio TajaniExpressing personal concern and government commitment to support.

The Italian government is actively involved in ensuring Di Battista receives necessary care. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed he is in contact with the Italian Embassy in Cuba and is praying for Di Battista's health, pledging full support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Palazzo Chigi sources confirmed that a medical aircraft is on standby to repatriate Di Battista to Italy, pending medical clearance.

As already explained by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Italy is providing maximum assistance to Alessandro Di Battista, hospitalized in Cuba following a sudden illness.

— Palazzo Chigi sourcesReiterating government efforts and the availability of a medical plane.

Di Battista was reportedly in Cuba to produce a series of reports for Fatto Quotidiano and TvLoft. His political colleagues within the 5 Star Movement have expressed "great apprehension" upon hearing the news. The situation is being closely monitored, with doctors evaluating the patient's condition to determine if he can safely travel.

Before proceeding with the transfer, however, it is necessary to verify that the patient's conditions allow it and that the transport does not pose risks to his health. The eventual transfer will therefore be evaluated by doctors based on the patient's clinical conditions.

— Palazzo Chigi sourcesExplaining the conditions required for Di Battista's repatriation.
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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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