Ten Abandoned Elderly Men and Women at SLBMC
During Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, the Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph, shared some concerning news regarding the well-being of elderly citizens in the country.
Specifically, he reported that 10 elderly men and women have been abandoned by their relatives and are now residing at the SLBMC.
The Minister went on to provide the names of these individuals as well as the contact information for their next of kin.
This situation has raised serious concerns about the need for new legislation to protect the rights of these vulnerable citizens.
To address this issue, the Minister proposed an ‘Abandonment of the Elderly and Protection of their Assets’ Act, which would provide legal safeguards to ensure that the rights and well-being of elderly citizens are protected and respected, even in cases when their own relatives have failed to provide the necessary care and support.
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Jezz May 9, 2024, 11:07 AM