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1. Which country deployed its army to protect medical staff from violent attacks?
Italy faced an alarming rise in violent attacks on medical personnel, prompting the government to approve the deployment of the army to guard hospitals. Over 16,000 assaults on healthcare workers were reported in 2023, highlighting the urgent need for security measures. The situation, marked by incidents like the attack on the Policlinico hospital in Foggia, led to this drastic step as medical associations pushed for increased protection and reforms to address the underlying causes.