Alessandro Di Battista hospitalised in Cuba in ‘serious condition’

“The Five Star Movement community has learnt of the hospitalisation of Alessandro Di Battista in Cuba with great concern. It hopes to receive positive news and updates, and stands in solidarity with his family at this time of deep concern.” This is stated in a press release from the M5S party.

*Il Fatto Quotidiano* reports that the former MP was admitted to hospital on Friday evening in Havana, where he is currently based to produce a feature for the newspaper, after suffering a severe headache and feeling unwell. He is said to have arrived at the hospital ‘in a serious condition’. His condition is also described as ‘serious’ by sources quoted by ANSA. A former MP for the Five Star Movement and now vice-president of the Schierarsi association, Di Battista turned 48 on 4 August.

“Since last night, I have been in contact with the Italian Embassy in Cuba to find out about the condition of Alessandro Di Battista, who has been admitted to a hospital in Havana – where he was travelling – for tests,” Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary Antonio Tajani said on social media. “I am praying for his health,” he added. “The Foreign Ministry will provide him and his family with all the necessary assistance. My thoughts are with his loved ones and the political community he represents.”

Messages of support and encouragement have come from all political parties.