Everyone should fight the
ever-increasing spread of anti-scientific beliefs, President
Sergio Mattarella said on Italian cancer research association
AIRC's annual day for boosting research Thursday.
"The fast-information society pushes us forwards but the
rapid circulation of information can paradoxically generate also
areas of disinformation and even the diffusion of
anti-scientific beliefs and irrational fears which must be
combatted because they can open up dangerous failures in this
collective effort", he said.
Italy has had problems with a strong anti-vax movement and
recurrent beliefs in miracle cures for ailments including
cancer.
Palliative care must be boosted in Italy, especially in areas
where treatment is lacking, Mattarella added.
"Palliative care must be boosted especially in the areas of
the country where support is most lacking," he said on the
annual funding day of Italian cancer research association AIRC.
"The sick person can never be abandoned, they are always
entitled to humane treatment, to dignified assistance even when
the illness cannot be cured," he said.
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