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There are hospital ships, like the USNS Mercy and Comfort.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Mercy_(T-AH-19)

There is a hospital ship in San Juan:

https://www.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1334349/usns-co...

It'd be interesting to see a real analysis of the difficulties. Among the first things that come to mind is efficient use of personnel. There is need for medical care there, so there is a decision between having medical people available locally and having them transporting patients.

My first thought as well - seems as though the USNS Comfort has been on site PR for a couple days now. I know the Navy only has two of those vessels - perhaps a third would be prudent and money well spent?