The Gaslini Institute signs an agreement with Eni for initiatives in countries where the company operates

The agreement provides support for pediatric clinical badistance to local populations and the training of health personnel. The first initiative resulting from the partnership is underway in Iraq

Genoa, July 17, 2018 – Eni and Irccs Giannina Gaslini, one of the most important pediatric institutions of Europe, Presented today the Agreement of collaboration between the parties for the realization, in the countries where Eni operates, of initiatives in the field of pediatric clinical badistance in support of local populations and staff training. , both in the countries of origin and in the premises of the Institute

In particular, the agreement includes initiatives such as training at the Gaslini Institute of medical staff, nurse and technical of foreign hospitals; in-service training of medical, nursing and technical staff of the Gaslini Institute in hospitals located abroad; the second opinion (teleconsultation) through telemedicine sessions; treatment at the Gaslini Institute of complex clinical cases; technical support in the field of information, education and health communication at the clinical, organizational and hospital level.

The first ongoing initiative under the agreement concerns Iraq, where Eni strives to improve the quality of hematology / oncology and surgery services. of the Basra Children's Hospital (BCH) through extensive technical badistance and training in collaboration with the Gaslini Institute.

Eni also plans the construction of a new department, supply of equipment and furniture and rehabilitation of existing systems and systems. The Gaslini Institute in 2018-2019 will host in its facilities, Iraqi doctors, nurses and technicians who will be involved in customized training programs on the job, and will send its specialist staff to the Basra hospital for activities. technical badistance. Second-opinion clinical activities are also planned for critical cases through telemedicine sessions, information programs, education and health communication (IEC) and technical badistance for HIV / AIDS. Improvement of clinical, organizational and management pathways.

This agreement is another important testimony to Eni's approach to the countries in which it operates to promote and implement projects to promote community development. and establish a sustainable and responsible relationship.

Eni also donated software for the development of d images in the neuro-radiological field fundamental for the diagnosis of brain tumors and rapid diagnosis in cases of acute neurological events such as strokes, cerebral ischemia and epilepsy.