Blue-clad support for interns as health ministry moves to curb exploitation
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June 25, 2026
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The Jamaica Medical Doctors Association (JMDA) says its call for individuals to wear blue in solidarity with medical interns achieved a 99 per cent success rate, as concerns mount over excessive working hours and conditions that doctors describe as exploitative.
The show of support came as the Ministry of Health and Wellness moved to address the issues raised by interns, many of whom have complained of working prolonged shifts in a healthcare system grappling with shortages of doctors and nurses.
By mid-morning Tuesday, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton and the JMDA appeared aligned in their calls for improved oversight and accountability within the public health system.
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