Italy Ready to Evacuate Di Battista from Cuba if Medically Cleared
Translated from Italian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Italy is closely monitoring the health of Alessandro Di Battista, who is hospitalized in Cuba following a sudden illness.
- A government source confirmed that an air ambulance is on standby to transport him back to Italy.
- The transfer is contingent on his medical condition, with doctors needing to confirm it is safe for him to travel.
Italy is prepared to evacuate Alessandro Di Battista from Cuba, where he is hospitalized after falling ill, provided his medical condition permits. Sources within Palazzo Chigi, the official residence of the Italian Prime Minister, confirmed that an air ambulance is on standby for his return to Italy.
As already explained by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani, Italy is guaranteeing maximum assistance to Alessandro Di Battista, hospitalized in Cuba following a sudden illness.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has assured that the nation is providing maximum assistance. The Italian Ambassador to Cuba, Simona De Martino, visited Di Battista at the Santa Clara hospital to gather information on his health and coordinate with Cuban authorities and the medical facility.
The Government is following the situation with the utmost attention and a medical aircraft is available to bring Di Battista back to Italy.
The government is reportedly following the situation with the utmost attention. However, the decision to proceed with the transfer rests on medical assessments. The sources emphasized that the patient's condition must allow for transport without posing risks to his health. Doctors will make the final evaluation based on his clinical status.
Before proceeding with the transfer, it is however necessary to verify that the patient's conditions allow it and that the transport does not pose risks to his health.
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.