Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza

Azienda Sanitaria Provinciale di Cosenza (ASP Cosenza) is a provincial health authority operating in Italy. It is responsible for delivering healthcare services to the resident population of Cosenza province. Its core functions include managing hospitals, outpatient clinics, and public health programs. The organisation also provides digital services such as online appointment booking, remote consultations, and vaccination information access. These services are used by residents to book appointments, consult with healthcare professionals, and obtain vaccination details.

ASP Cosenza is distinguished by its focus on delivering both traditional and digital health services to the community. The organisation has developed online platforms for appointment booking, medical consultations, and dissemination of vaccination information. These services are used by residents to book appointments, consult with healthcare professionals, and obtain vaccination details. The cyberattack on 1 February 2024 that disabled its website and blocked these online services demonstrated the critical role of its IT infrastructure. The disruption hindered communication between patients and providers and delayed access to preventive health information. Despite the incident, ASP Cosenza continues to operate its core health service functions for the population of Cosenza.