Gov’t to invest $200M in care facilities expansion

The Government will invest $200 million this year to expand capacity at care facilities, thereby easing overcrowding and freeing up bed space.Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Desmond McKenzie, explained that the issue of social cases occupying hospital beds has been long-standing.He noted that a special effort will be made this year to address the matter in collaboration with other Ministries, including the Ministry of Health and Wellness.

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