Medical professionals in Italy, including cardiology residents from the School of Cardiology in Turin, have initiated a nationwide strike to protest against recent governmental measures affecting the healthcare sector.

The strike, organized by several unions such as Anaao Assomed and Cimo-Fesmed, is expected to disrupt approximately 1.2 million medical services across the country.

The 24-hour strike highlights the medical community's dissatisfaction with policies they believe undermine public health services.

Union representatives report significant participation from healthcare workers, emphasizing the urgent need for government action to address their concerns.

This movement underscores the broader national debate on healthcare as a constitutional right, with political figures like Elly Schlein advocating for renewed mobilization to defend public health services.