The local health authority in Turin, Asl, has issued a call for the evacuation of the Spazio Neruda, an occupied space managed by the Askatasuna activists, after a tuberculosis case was reported. Despite the alarming health warnings, leftist activists have accused the regional government of being responsible for the outbreak, deflecting blame from their living conditions. They argue that the recent case is merely a re-emergence of an old infection rather than a new threat, downplaying the seriousness of the matter.

The situation reflects the ongoing tensions between leftist activists and center-right political factions in the city, particularly regarding the occupation of spaces used by undocumented migrants. As the center-right coalition pressures the municipal government to initiate the eviction of these occupied properties, leftist leaders have labeled the health crisis a product of political maneuvering rather than a genuine health emergency. Activists claim that critics are trying to exploit the tuberculosis case to further their agenda against migrant populations.

This episode raises significant public health concerns as the spread of tuberculosis, which is contagious, can pose risks not only to those within the occupied spaces but also to the broader community. The refusal of activists to recognize the potential dangers associated with the transmission of infectious diseases in overcrowded living environments highlights the complexities surrounding immigration, public health, and political responsibility in Italy today.