Doctors in white coat “engaged in public initiatives in support of some candidates for the next municipal elections” in Lamezia Terme. It is the “serious situation” reported by the group of the Democratic Party to the Calabria Region that announces a question to the President of the Region and Commissioner ad acta for the Sanità Roberto Occhiuto.
“A conduct – explain the DEM councilors – which raises concerns not only on the ethical and professional level, but also on the correctness of the election campaign. The health of citizens, who should remain above any conflict of interest, cannot be exploited for political purposes, undermining trust in local health institutions “.
The group of the Democratic Party, therefore, will ask Occhiuto “to activate urgently for check the situation in place of Lamezia and take the necessary measures To ensure that the professional integrity of doctors is respected and that the regional laws on election campaign and use of public resources are rigorously observed “.