MPs Pass Bill to Ban Hospital Detention Over Unpaid Bills

MPs Pass Bill to Ban Hospital Detention Over Unpaid Bills

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MPs have passed a bill that would prohibit hospitals from detaining discharged patients or bodies due to unpaid bills. This legislation, pending the President's signature, aims to make such detention an offense under the law. The bill addresses concerns about the rights and dignity of patients and their families.

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