Jamaica’s Healthcare Crisis: The Harsh Reality and the Way Forward
In Jamaica, healthcare is supposed to be a right, not a privilege. Our island operates a dual healthcare system: a public network, funded and managed by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, and a private sector for those who can afford faster, more advanced services. On paper, this model should provide every Jamaican with access to care. In reality, it’s a system under strain—overcrowded, underfunded, and leaving too many without timely treatment.