Alessandro Di Battista regained consciousness after being unconscious for a few hours. Parliamentary sources reported this to ANSA, explaining that the former M5S deputy, hospitalized after an illness last night in a hospital in Santa Clara, Cuba, has spoken to the doctors and is being transferred by ambulance to another facility in Havana.
In the previous hours, informed sources had reported serious conditions. Di Battista, 48, was hospitalized on Friday evening after experiencing a severe headache while he was on the island to produce a series of reports. There are currently no official communications from the doctors or the family regarding the clinical picture.
Assistance from the Italian government
Italy, as already explained by the Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, is guaranteeing maximum assistance to Alessandro Di Battista, hospitalized in Cuba following an illness. The Italian ambassador to Cuba, Simona De Martino, went to the Santa Clara hospital to acquire information on her health conditions and ensure – sources at Palazzo Chigi always inform – the necessary liaison with the authorities and the Cuban healthcare structure. The government is following the situation with the utmost attention and a medical plane – we learn from the same sources – is available to bring Di Battista back to Italy. Before proceeding with the transfer, it is however necessary to verify that the patient’s condition allows it and that the transport does not pose risks to his health. Any transfer – it is also noted – will therefore be evaluated by doctors on the basis of the patient’s clinical conditions.
Conte: «I am and we are with you»
«The news of Alessandro’s hospitalization in Cuba left me speechless. And with me the entire 5 star community was dismayed”, says Giuseppe Conte on social media regarding the dramatic news on Alessandro Di Battista. “I myself, after hearing the news this morning, in these hours I personally wanted to check on his health conditions”, adds the M5s president who speaks of “difficult moments for him and for his loved ones and also for our entire community which has enormous, sincere affection for Alessandro”. «I and the entire 5 Star Movement continue to follow the evolution, guaranteeing our maximum support. As a believer, I pray for the situation to improve and for good news to reach us. Come on Ale, I am and we are with you”, he concludes.
Di Maio’s message
«Come on Alexander! Everyone with you.” This is the message that Luigi Di Maio dedicated on social media to Alessandro Di Battista.
Messages of closeness arrived from all sides. The League wished the former deputy a speedy recovery, while representatives of Forza Italia, the Democratic Party and Action took to social media to express their words of support.