Francesco Malara

Francesco Malara is a dedicated nurse and leader of Nursing Up in Turin, a union representing various healthcare professionals excluding doctors. Working in the emergency department at the Molinette hospital, he has raised concerns about the lack of administrative support since the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to nurses taking on tasks that should be handled by administrative staff. Malara emphasizes the impact of these challenges on patient care, advocating for better staffing and resources to ensure that nurses can focus on their primary role—caring for patients. His advocacy work includes pushing for the establishment of a dedicated transport team within the hospital to alleviate the burdens on nursing staff.