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Hospitals across Jamaica are urgently asking families to help free up beds for patients who are medically ready to go home but remain hospitalized — now labeled “social cases.” With Cornwall Regional leading at 65, and others like Savanna-la-Mar and Spanish Town also reporting significant numbers, these occupied beds are delaying critical care for those who truly need it. Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton stresses this is a shared responsibility: families must partner with hospital teams and social services to ensure vulnerable loved ones get proper care at home or in community settings — because every bed matters for the health of all Jamaicans.

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