Pillar of medical reporting at ANSA dies at 58
Journalist Francesco Marabotto passes away during the night27 January, 12:48
Marabotto was among Italy's leading journalists on health and medicine, and won a silver medal from the Italian president for his health contributions through reporting.
The journalist left his post as head of ANSA's specialized news just months ago. Among other distinctions, Marabotto covered the discovery of AIDS in the 1980s and related medical developments while continuing his vigilance over daily news.