Overview

• Health Minister Orazio Schillaci announced at the Naples forum that prevention spending will rise from 5% to 8% of the National Health Fund.
• European Commission data indicate that every euro invested in prevention can save up to fourteen euros in future healthcare costs.
• Officials highlighted that cancer screening rates remain significantly lower in southern regions, where one in five residents are unaware that free tests are available.
• The Federation of Italian Pharmacists pledged to expand services in community pharmacies, covering health education, vaccinations and on-site screenings.
• Healthcare leaders called for interoperable data systems and expanded use of AI tools to anticipate health risks and optimize preventive care.