Returning nationals should pay for polyclinic drugs, GP – MP says

Dr. Sonia Browne, a St Philip North MP and general practitioner, has proposed that returning nationals should contribute to the cost of medication at public polyclinics. She argues that citizens who haven't lived in the country for an extended period should share the financial burden for healthcare services they utilize. This move aims to ensure that the financial strain on public healthcare resources is more equitably distributed among all citizens. The proposal comes amid ongoing discussions about healthcare funding and the equitable distribution of resources in Barbados.