Aisla Launches “Ovunque Vicini” Sla Support

Why this is here: Isa, the digital platform at the heart of the initiative, promises a first contact for support within four hours of request during its 12-hour operating period.

In Milan, Italy, Aisla—the Italian association for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—presented “Ovunque Vicini,” a new model for specialist care for people living with Sla. The program aims to deliver clinical expertise, social support, and consistent care directly to patients and their families. It centers on Isa, a digital platform enabling access to remote consultations with clinicians at the Nemo Clinical Centers and social guidance from Aisla.

The initiative grew from a belief that care quality shouldn’t depend on location. Aisla, in partnership with Fondazione Serena and Nemo, received funding from the Italian government and Intesa Sanpaolo bank to develop the program. Alberto Fontana of Nemo and Grazia Micarelli of Aisla conceived the project, responding to the challenges of maintaining specialized care as the disease progresses.

The project will first be tested in Calabria, Basilicata, and Veneto—three regions chosen for their diverse characteristics. Isa allows users to request support and receive initial contact within four hours during a 12-hour service window. While the program intends to reduce fragmentation and inequality in care, its long-term impact and scalability remain to be seen.