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Francesco Le Foche from Settimo receives the support of all the Pontine people.

Francesco Le Foche, originally from Seti, is known for being a very good person, as well as a great professional in his sector.. Born in Sezze, in the province of Latina, graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the Sapienza University of Rome, Le Foche is registered with the Latina medical association.

Francesco Le Foche from Setino

Le Foche is a respected specialist in the field of allergology and clinical immunology. In Sezze and beyondThere was great dismay over the attack the doctor suffered. To say that the healthcare system is under attack is not a bold statement. The immunologist of great prestige is known for having given an important contribution to scientific dissemination during The terrible #Covid period. We've often seen him as a guest on TV, and it's admirable and unexpected that a professional approaching retirement remains "in the trenches" because of his passion for his work.

Francesco Le Foche from Sezze - Sezze and the Nemean Lion
the Nemean lion, symbol of Sezze

During the Covid pandemic, he was a constant presence in television studios, providing simple, timely explanations of the virus's evolution. Foche trained at the Institute of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, where he was attacked.

Medical Association of Latina

Where he works as manager of the Day Hospital of immunoinfectology, unfortunately his colleagues had to help him there. At first, the worst was feared, as the attack was so violent, but over the hours since he left the operating room, his clinical condition has slowly improved. This is not the first serious attack against a healthcare worker and unfortunately It's clear that something needs to change.

Francesco Le Foche from Setino - Dr. Le Foche
from the studio in connection

The attack occurred in the late afternoon of Thursday 5 October at the hands of a man who believed he had been treated The doctor had a bad experience. Yet the former patient had suffered a back problem from which he had recovered. However, the spinal infection he had suffered had, according to him, been poorly treated by the doctor, who had prescribing the wrong therapy and medications. The 36-year-old Roman man was arrested for attempted murder and released to the judicial authorities.

Immunoinfectiology Day Hospital

Apparently, the alleged attacker wanted the doctor to treat his dog as well, but that obviously requires a veterinarian. In any case, there have been many declarations of affection, support, and kindness in recent hours. solidarity with Dr. Le Foche, who had to undergo maxillofacial surgery, risking losing an eye due to the force of the blows. The doctor was therefore admitted to the maxillofacial surgery department with a craniofacial trauma.

Francesco Le Foche from Setino - Medical Association of Latina

He suffered a fracture of the left orbital floor and nasal septum. As clarified by Umberto I of Rome himself,Le Foche "is in critical condition but not in danger of dying." Messages of support have poured in, not only from health authorities and institutions, but also from countless ordinary people. So many that they've overwhelmed the few "headstall lions" who haven't stopped the treacherous "paw."

Umberto I Polyclinic of Rome – Francesco Le Foche from Setino

They didn't even do so in the face of such a serious attack. The anti-vax movement is still bitter about the immunologist's TV interviews during the pandemic. Their messages, however, have been overwhelmed and swept away by the affection surrounding the doctor from Sesto San Giovanni. We also recall that in November 2020, in the midst of pandemicDr. Le Foche published the book "Yes, Everything Will Be Fine: Here's Why Covid-19 Will Be Defeated." His approach to the pandemic has earned him the nickname "optimist." However, following a certain protocol, with what we can define as the "Italian method", Followed and copied around the world, we can say we've overcome it. Solidarity with Le Foche also came from Health Minister Orazio Schillaci. "This episode of violence leaves us shocked and shocked. This year, we have implemented important measures to ensure the safety of healthcare workers working in National Health Service facilities," the minister recalled.

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