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In this section you can find all relevant information about the Italian public health system, how to get medical assistance and how to register to the National health service.
Medical Assistance and Emergencies
Italy’s national public health system is called Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN). Healthcare services are provided on a local level by Aziende Sanitarie Locali (ASL). In order to receive the medical assistance that you might require you need to have your European Health Insurance (EHIC).
With your EHIC you can go to any emergency room or to any out-of-hours service doctor and you will receive the treatment you need.
You can also visit the outpatient clinic for health assistance to non-resident students: more information.
For a fee you can also register to the SSN and you will obtain all the rights of an Italian citizen. For more information on how to register to the SSN, follow this link: SSN registration.
If you need to contact an out-of-hours service doctor you can call the following number: 116117.
The national unique emergency number to dial to have immediate rescue is 118.
The main hospital in Florence is Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria AOU Careggi, situated in Largo Brambilla, 3 - Firenze. For more information visit the website.
You can find more information on health system assistance for foreign citizens on Azianda USL Toscana Centro (external link - in Italian only).
Ultimo aggiornamento
26.02.2025