Relentless and alarming scientific research, and a succession of sensational newspaper articles on multi-resistant bacteria have reached a climax. Academic and political concern for the consequences of multi-resistant bacteria on people’s health is increasing. Worst of all, there appears to be an absence of effective ways to counter superbugs, which are resisting even the strongest […]
Archives for 2015
Violence Against Women – The EU’s Great Unfinished Business
Europe and Latin America have a problem in common: the high rates of violence against women continue to increase in their countries. That is why, today November 25th, the International Day Against Gender Violence, the network of European NGOs, Grupo Sur, calls on the European Union to meet its commitments in the fight against this […]
“The PCHS system In Europe’s Hospitals Can Limit Dangerous Pathogenic Bacteria, says Copma’s Mario Pinca
“With the probiotic based PCHS system, in the European hospitals we may have more quality and higher hygiene standards counteracting the proliferation of the pathogenic bacteria” says Copma’s Mario Pinca. “Deaths caused by the HAI in Italy’s national health service are symptomatic of a critical issue throughout Europe’s healthcare centres,” said Mario Pinca, CEO of […]
Hospitals Must Act Against Pathogenic Bacteria, Says Mario Pinca
“It is time to act decisively against pathogenic bacteria. They can cause serious impacts on patient health in hospitals” , Says Copma “In Brindisi, was everything possible done in terms of prevention?” said Mario Pinca, CEO of Copma, a leading Italian healthcare services provider. Pinca made his remarks following the decision of a public […]
Consumers Strongly Sceptical of Retailers’ Data Privacy
Consumer’s don’t ‘Like’ retail data privacy initiatives. That’s the finding of a new Capgemini Consulting, report published today. “Privacy Please: Why Retailers Need to Rethink Personalization,” reveals that consumers worldwide are strongly negative about retailers’ privacy initiatives. The report produced by the global strategy and transformation consulting arm of the Capgemini Group, is based on a […]
Europe’s Blueprint for Safer Healthcare, ‘Action Needed’ Says Copma
“Europe’s ‘Blueprint for Safer Healthcare’ is a significant step forward. It brings a new impetus to all the actions necessary for research development and healthcare innovation, in the name of greater patient safety,” said Mario Pinca, CEO of Copma, a leading Italian healthcare services provider. “The European Parliament’s recent ‘Blueprint’ approval aims to improve patient […]
Progetto europeo per una Sanità più sicura, Copma dice ‘L’ Azione è Necessaria’
“Il progetto Europeo per una sanità più sicura’ è un passo significativo per dare nuovo slancio e nuovo impulso a tutte quelle azioni necessarie a sviluppare ricerca ed a produrre innovazione nel segno della maggiore sicurezza per i pazienti” conferma Mario Pinca, Amministratore Delegato di Copma, fornitore italiano di punta nei servizi sanitari. “La recente […]
Monastero Santa Rosa, Bay of Salerno. Discreet Indiscretion.
As indiscretions go, my visit to the confessional in Monastero Santa Rosa was, shall we say, not quite a full disclosure. Latent guilt weighed heavily on my mind, though rich cake and sweet prossecco are repeatable offenders. It’s difficult to resist temptation in such angelic surroundings. My penance you ask? 50 laps of the azure […]
Palazzo Avino, Amalfi Coast. Mythical, Magical.
Palazzo Avino (formerly Palazzo Sasso) is a restored 12th century architectural marvel. Once built to be a palace it still serves its name well, the darling of the romantic village of Ravello, I’d call it the Narnia of the Amalfi Coast. Just as the Chronicles of Narnia are set in a fictional realm, a fantasy […]
“Ambitious Climate Alliance Needed” From EU-CELAC Lawmakers
EU and Latin America, Caribbean Lawmakers Forging Paris #COP21 Positions Today’s formal Declaration at the Brussels Summit of the European Union (EU) and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) calls for the strengthening of the bi-regional alliance ahead of COP21, but hbs says that isn’t enough. “There is a fundamental difference between […]