By Halshane Burke
The Cabinet has received a detailed report on issues plaguing Jamaica's health sector.
A release from the Office of the Prime Minister said the report also covered ongoing efforts to enhance the health sector.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness said no one should have to grieve for their loved ones due to shortfalls in the healthcare system.
The Prime Minister said the government will continue to work diligently to ensure that the healthcare system meets the needs of all citizens.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the commitment to making available resources to improve patient care.
He has also urged the Health Ministry to fast-track the investigations into concerns that have been circulating in the public domain.
A comprehensive audit of the equipment in the health service was also presented to the Cabinet.
The Ministry of Health has come under heavy criticism from the parliamentary opposition over the increase in deaths of pregnant women and newborns in the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA).
The opposition had also requested an audit of the number of functioning ventilators in public hospitals following the death of a newborn in the May Pen Hospital.
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