Family Medicine & Medical Science Research
Open Access

Italy

Biography

"Mariano Votta, public affairs professional and journalist, is the Director of Active Citizenship Network (ACN), international branch of the Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, where he is responsible for EU Affairs. Passionate about healthcare and consumer issues, he has more than 20 years of experience in the field of advocacy, stakeholder engagement, EU projects, communication & civic information."

Publications

• Editorial   
  Towards A European Health Union: The Key Role of the Civil Society and Patients Advocacy Groups for More Resilient Health Care Systems
  Author(s): Mariano Votta**
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on citizens’ lives on several aspects. One of the most important has been the limited access to different health services. For Active Citizenship Network, the European branch of Cittadinanzattiva - a civic organization which promotes (since 1978 in Italy and since 2001 at EU level) citizens’ activism for the protection of everyone’s rights, maintaining the common good, and offering support to people in vulnerable conditions - it is not acceptable to respond to the immediate needs of citizens facing the Covid-19 pandemic simply by closing services. Instead, alternative organizational solutions are needed to guarantee continuity and quality... View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2327-4972.21.10.267

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