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Covid-19: the Constantinian Order Charity Onlus carries out a donation for the launch of the Epidemic Intelligence Centre promoted by the Region of Puglia and the Local Health Authority of Bari

H.R.H. Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies: “we hope that the new centre will deal with the spread of the Covid-19”

Bari, May 16th, 2020

The Constantinian Order Charity Onlus donated 15.000 Euros to the Local Health Unit of Bari for the launch of the Epidemic Intelligence Centre promoted by the region. “The fundraising that I launched through the Constantinian Order Charity Onlus on constantinianorder.charity has enabled us to diversify over time, following the evolution of the pandemic, the donations made in different regions of central and southern Italy with a spirit of collaboration, in order to meet their needs and priorities – explains Prince Charles of Bourbon, who adds – “we immediately committed ourselves with enthusiasm for the launch of this project promoted by the region and President Emiliano with the help of Professor Pier Luigi Lopalco”. “We hope – concludes the Head of the Royal House – that the new centre will represent an important response to strengthen the actions that will be useful to cope with the spread of Covid-19”.

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the precious initiative that you have promoted” – we can read in a note from the President of the Apulia, Michele Emiliano, who adds – “in this unfavorable and unexpected situation which is destroying the social and economic systems, the healthcare field and all aspects of our life, solidarity, the spirit of collaboration and social cohesion are essential to strengthen the actions against the spread of Covid-19. On behalf of the entire community of my region, I warmly accept the generous support that will be offered to the local health units in Bari and Foggia that you have identified as recipients of these donations.”