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Jamaica’s hospitals are overwhelmed as hundreds of recovered patients linger indefinitely—many with nowhere to go—due to outdated laws that bar discharge without housing or family support. This crisis strains resources, costs millions monthly, and blocks beds for those needing urgent care. While officials explore expanding infirmaries and pushing for legal reforms, the minister urges families to step in, highlighting that lasting change requires systemic overhaul to tackle this deep-rooted social healthcare dilemma.

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