“In dealing with the worst health crisis since the First World War, you have shown much more than just a sense of duty. You have witnessed the values of solidarity, altruism and brotherhood, putting the safety and health of the community before the individual”. With these words, the Minister of Health, Orazio Schillaci, thanked the health and social health personnel on the occasion of the ceremony for the delivery of the medals to the “Public Health Merit” and the “Meritorious Public Health” which took place at the Palazzo del Quirinal in the presence of the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
The Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, civil and military authorities took part in the celebration. “In this room today – added Minister Schillaci – there is also that part of Italy which is on the front line every day to help the most vulnerable, such as children, the elderly, the disabled, people with mental illness, and that during the years of the health crisis it was a precious friendly presence for all those who needed extra help, to face a difficult daily life, and who were able to concretely experience the concept of proximity of the National Health Service”.
During his speech, the Minister of Health recalled the psychiatrist Barbara Capovani, cruelly killed by a former patient. “A death – said she-she who requires us to take all available paths to stop the violence against healthcare personnel who work every day with dedication and sacrifice for the well-being of our society”. The medals were presented by President Mattarella, assisted by Minister Schillaci.
GOLD MEDAL “TO THE MERIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH”
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To the Flag of the Navy for the medical corps
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To the Flag of the Air Force for the health service
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to the Flag of the Carabinieri for the health service
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to the Flag of the Guardia di Finanza
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to the Flag of the Army Medical Corps
BRONZE MEDAL “TO PUBLIC HEALTH MERIT”
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To the flag of the 3rd wing of the Italian Air Force
GOLD MEDAL “TO THE MERIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH”
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National Confederation of Mercies of Italy
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Italian Red Cross
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Department of Civil Protection
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Higher Institute of Health
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National Federation of Orders of Surgeons and Dentists
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National Federation of Orders of Nursing Professions
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National Federation of Orders of Medical Radiology Health Technicians and of the Technical, Rehabilitation and Prevention Health Professions
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Federation of Italian Pharmacists Orders
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National Federation of Italian Veterinary Orders
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National Federation of Orders of Biologists
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National Council Order of Psychologists
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National Federation of Orders of the Midwifery Profession
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National Council Order of social workers
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National Federation of Orders of Chemists and Physicists
GOLD MEDAL “TO THE MERITORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH”
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Gen. Div. Paolo Carra
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dr. Andrew Piccioli
BRONZE MEDAL “TO THE MERITORS OF PUBLIC HEALTH”
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Ms Giovanna Boffelli, volunteer of the Red Cross
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Mr. Claudio Filippi, volunteer of the Italian Aid Corps of the Order of Malta
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dr. Luca Rota, volunteer of the Italian relief corps of the Order of Malta