"Acconto agli ultimi" reaches the physical and social outskirts of the city. The vaccination campaign promoted by the Sicilian Region arrives where fragility of a different kind They do not allow access to the dedicated hubs and centers. In the 28 days of the initiative, six hundred and thirty doses have been administered.
An initial assessment one month after the start
To date, we can draw an initial assessment of the Covid-19 vaccination campaign. Fourteen vaccination appointments have been completed since April 26th. For the homeless and residents of various neighborhoods in Palermo. Many live in complex and diverse social situations. On May 24th, the Hope and Charity Mission, founded by missionary Biagio Conte, will make its next stop. Approximately 50 people, mostly from the women's community, have been vaccinated.
"Next to the least fortunate," a new stop on Biagio Conte's Mission
Among them was a girl from the Ivory Coast, who grew up in the facility and who recently consecrated herself as a missionary.It may seem like we are the ones giving a lot, but in reality what we receive is much more – says Sister Mattia, of the women's mission Hope and Charity -. For us, the vaccine is a sign of providence: we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for having had this thought for the women we welcome.Since 98, the community has welcomed women in need. On Friday, May 21st, another 74 people were vaccinated in Danisinni, in the parish of Sant'Agnese. The next appointment will be on May 26th at 15 pm, with new immunizations for the homeless at Villa Zito, headquarters of the Fondazione Sicilia.
Costa: "We care deeply about the 'Alongside the Most Disadvantaged' initiative."
"We care deeply about this initiative and are pushing it forward with great effort. The results are worth our efforts – says the Covid commissioner of the metropolitan city of Palermo, Renato Costa -. 'Alongside the least fortunate, he brings the vaccine to those who thought they were excluded from this right. In the suburbs, it has become a campaign to raise awareness about the vaccination campaign. Even the most reluctant regain confidence by talking to our young doctors. Proof that human contact with the patient remains the best medicine against skepticism.".
Rapid swab tests for athletes at Ingrassia Hospital
Rapid antigen swabs are arriving at Palermo's Ingrassia Hospital. for athletes who compete at a non-professional level. The initiative follows the protocol signed by the President of the Region and interim Councilor for Health, Nello Musumeci, the Councilor for Tourism, Sport, and Entertainment, Manlio Messina, and the President of the regional CONI, Sergio D'Antoni. The management of the Palermo Health Authority has identified doctors Pietro Di Fiore and Rosanna Termini as the project leaders.Objective of the activity – underlined the General Director of the Palermo Health Authority, Daniela Faraoni – is to prevent the spread of Covid 19, allowing sporting events to be held in maximum safety".
