The Kum! clinic of Teramo will provide free diagnostic and healthcare services to people in situations of economic hardship
@Municipality of Teramo
The inauguration of new multi-specialist solidarity medicine practice “Kum!” saw great participation from the community in Teramo. Hosted in a municipally owned property in via Potito Randi 2/A, the project was born from a collaboration agreement between the “Kum!” association, affiliated with AUSER Teramo, and the Municipality of Teramo.
The purpose is noble: it aims to provide diagnostic and healthcare services for people in situations of economic hardship who cannot afford the necessary care. The initiative is a concrete response to the growing problem of health poverty, which affects many people give up treatment due to financial difficulties or long waiting lists.
The name “Kum” derives from Aramaic and means “Arise”, recalling the exhortation of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospel of Mark. This name symbolizes the aim of the association: lift and support those in difficulty.
The project involves more 30 retired medical specialistswho offer their time and expertise for free in various disciplines, including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, rheumatology, endocrinology, dermatology, diabetology, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, psychiatry and psychology.
How patients are selected
Patient selection occurs through collaboration among the social services of the Municipality, Caritas, social canteens and other associations who work daily to combat uncomfortable situations. These bodies form a permanent table on poverty to identify the most urgent cases. General practitioners also actively participate in reporting patients who need immediate assistance.
The need for a project like “Kum” is particularly felt in a city where requests for assistance from the most disadvantaged groups they are on the rise. Many people, in fact, give up treatment due to economic difficulties, as highlighted by Istat’s latest Report on Fair and Sustainable Wellbeing. In 2023, 4.5% of the Italian population has given up on treatment due to long waiting lists and 4.2% for economic reasons.
The multi-specialist solidarity medicine practice “Kum” therefore represents a fundamental resource for the community of Teramo, offering essential support to those living in conditions of extreme economic difficulty.
An initiative that not only improves access to medical care, but also promotes greater awareness and sensitivity towards the rights and needs of the animal world. Thanks to the generosity and dedication of the doctors involved, “Kum” contributes to building a more equitable and supportive society, where health and well-being are accessible to allregardless of economic conditions.
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Source: Municipality of Teramo
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