KINGSTON – The Ministry of Health in Jamaica has expressed grave concern over the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in state detention facilities, particularly at the Hunts Bay Police Station lock-up in the Corporate Area, where two inmates have died from the disease between August 2024 and April 2026.According to a report published by Jamaica Gleaner, more than 30 TB cases have also been recorded in correctional and police detention facilities across…
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