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Italy seeks legislation to bring back anti-vax medics - why?

Italy is facing a fresh controversy over doctors and healthcare professionals who were discipline...

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17.13 13 Nov 2026


Italy seeks legislation to bring back anti-vax medics - why?


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17.13 13 Nov 2026


Italy is facing a fresh controversy over doctors and healthcare professionals who were disciplined or removed from professional registers during the COVID-19 pandemic because of anti-vaccine activities and the promotion of unscientific medical claims.

Parliament has now approved legislation allowing some of these professionals to seek reinstatement, although the measure still needs Senate approval.

For more on this, Ciara is joined by Senior Global Reporter, Nick Pisa.


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