Dear Editor,
The no-user-fee policy that now exists in hospitals is being reviewed by the present Government as it is not sustainable. Somebody has to pay. Those who can afford to pay, should pay.
The Opposition, which instituted the policy while it was in Government, is crying foul. How do they expect the bills such as salaries of staff to be paid? Also, how do they expect light/water to be paid? Equipment to be bought or repaired without funding?
One of the former prime ministers said "it takes cash to care". Jamaica, like the rest of the world, cannot afford to do things the same way as before, based on what is happening globally. Even in the US they are looking at health care and its associated costs.
Claudette Harris
claudetteharris43@yahoo.com
Somebody has to pay
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The no-user-fee policy that now exists in hospitals is being reviewed by the present Government as it is not sustainable. Somebody has to pay. Those who can afford to pay, should pay.
The Opposition, which instituted the policy while it was in Government, is crying foul. How do they expect the bills such as salaries of staff to be paid? Also, how do they expect light/water to be paid? Equipment to be bought or repaired without funding?
One of the former prime ministers said "it takes cash to care". Jamaica, like the rest of the world, cannot afford to do things the same way as before, based on what is happening globally. Even in the US they are looking at health care and its associated costs.
Claudette Harris
claudetteharris43@yahoo.com
Somebody has to pay
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