Italy
What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
When we asked expats and global nomads in Italy about their experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system, they replied...
"The pandemic has had a significant impact on the Italian healthcare system. The country has seen a dramatic increase in the number of patients needing medical care, leading to overcrowding in hospitals and a shortage of medical staff and resources. In response, the government has implemented a number of measures to help manage the situation, such as increasing the number of beds in hospitals and providing additional funding for medical staff. Despite these efforts, the healthcare system has been stretched to its limits, with long waiting times for appointments and treatments. Additionally, the pandemic has caused a disruption in the supply of medical equipment and medicines, leading to shortages in some areas," said another expat in Italy.
"Haven't gone to the doctor since COVID. If need a refill prescription just call the doctor and he sends it to the pharmacy," wrote a member who made the move to Pineto, Italy.
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What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
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Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
