Medical services for migrants in CBP custody at risk of lapsing, watchdog finds

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Medical services for migrants in Customs and Border Protection custody are at risk of lapsing unless the agency acts quickly to secure a new medical contract for the southwest border, according to a Department of Homeland Security inspector general alert

The current contract for medical services will expire on September 29, leaving fewer than 30 days for the agency to take the necessary steps to ensure there isn't a lapse in medical services. "A lapse in this contract could jeopardize the health and safety of migrants in CBP custody, as well as that of U.S. Border Patrol agents, CBP officers, and staff, especially during the current pandemic," the IG wrote. As of Thursday, CBP had not issued a solicitation for a new contract.

" "CBP fully recognizes the critical need for medical services to continue uninterrupted, especially considering the COVID-19 pandemic that poses serious health and public safety risk to both migrants in CBP custody and to CBP personnel," Henry A. Moak Jr., CBP's senior component accountable official, wrote in the agency's response, which was included in the alert.

 

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Need to return them home where there socialize medical hospitals in there own country will treat them.

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Dont sign it. Ship em back. Save the money.

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