Overview
- The baby was transferred from Bristol Royal Hospital to Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital in Rome, facilitated by Italian authorities.
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni personally intervened to ensure the child could travel for the critical surgery.
- The operation was initially deemed too risky by NHS doctors, but was successfully performed in Italy.
- Legal and diplomatic efforts, including those by lawyer Simone Pillon, were crucial in arranging the transfer.
- The case highlights ongoing debates about international cooperation and medical ethics in life-saving treatments.