"No one had warned me about the gravity of the situation." This is a clear statement made by Roberto Fico, which returns to the death of Domenico Caliendo, the two-year-old child who died last February 21st atMonaldi Hospital di Napoli after an unsuccessful transplant.
The Campania governor explained that he only understood the true extent of the situation in February, when information emerged that went far beyond the initial hypothesis of a botched surgery. "At a certain point," he clarified, "it became clear that there was a much more serious situation, one that had never been portrayed in these terms." It was at that moment, Fico emphasized, that all the inspection powers available to the Region were immediately activated.
The president's remarks came on the sidelines of a press conference convened to present the 2026-2028 budget and were made amid heightened public and institutional tension. Fico, however, sought to distinguish this specific case from the daily work of healthcare workers, emphasizing the value of the professionalism of the Campania public healthcare system. He emphasized that thousands of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers ensure the daily functioning of a complex system that the Region intends to protect and improve.
This recognition, however, does not erase what happened at Monaldi. The president reiterates this clearly, emphasizing that respect for hospital workers cannot translate into silence or dismissal in the face of a tragedy like Domenico's. The question of a possible administration of the hospital remains open.Colli Hospital Company, which includes Monaldi. Fico is currently erring on the side of caution, refraining from commenting and also keeping the content of his discussions with the hospital's director, Anna Iervolino, confidential.
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It seems to me that the situation was assessed late and the information emerged piecemeal; the checks were initiated, but it is not clear how, when, and why. Respect for the operators remains, but it does not erase the tragedy, and more clarification is needed.