EECA: HIV and TB in prisons
Prisons are often a catalyst for the outbreak of contagious disease epidemics. Prisoners are, therefore, much more likely to contract and spread diseases. This article will explore why prisoners are at greater risk for contracting certain infections, why this inequity should not be tolerated, and how this issue is innately connected to the public health of the general population.
Why does it matter?
Prison
health has no priority on the different political, global,
agendas. It is often assumed that the imprisonment is a result
of one or more bad decisions. In many countries, people may be
imprisoned for years while awaiting a trial, only to be found
innocent of the crime for which they are charged. Regardless of
the reason for imprisonment, the punishment of a prisoner should
revolve around the lack of freedom, not the lack of healthcare.
Source:
AIDS Action Europe
