22-09-2025 | di COOPI

Mourning for Lidia Baiocchi

It is with sadness and dismay that we announce the death of Dr Lidia Baiocchi, our aid worker in eastern Chad in 2004 and in Mozambique between 2005 and 2008. Dr Baiocchi, who was 79, was killed in an accident in Tradate, in the province of Varese (Italy).

As a surgeon, she had served in hospitals and refugee camps, training new local professionals and working in particular to restore dignity to women.

We recall her for the great helpfulness and competence, for the sensitivity and commitment she showed throughout her life, both in Italy and abroad.

COOPI remains deeply grateful to Dr. Baiocchi and extends its condolences to her loved ones.