100 Prisoners at Adiala Jail Test Positive for HIV

Adiala Jail Superintendent Sajid Baig has made public that 100 out of around 8, 000 prisoners at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi are HIV-positive, noted 24NewsHD TV channel on Thursday.

Key points

• He continued that the number of prisoners at Adiala Jail will shortly be reduced by half as construction work on Islamabad Jail is nearing completion.
• Baig remarked there was no overcrowding problem in Punjab's prisons, adding that 10 new prisons have been built in the province over recent years.
• Speaking regarding healthcare, Baig stated medical services were available to every prisoner at Adiala Jail.
• He disclosed while speaking at a ceremony held to mark the release of the Human Rights Commission's annual prison data report.
• Baig remarked Adiala Jail has been serving the prison population of two cities.

Baig remarked Adiala Jail has been serving the prison population of two cities. It has led to numerous inmates being kept at the facility.

He continued that the number of prisoners at Adiala Jail will shortly be reduced by half as construction work on Islamabad Jail is nearing completion. 1 in 8 Cancer Cases Worldwide Are Linked to Infections.

According to him, half of the prisoners at present housed at Adiala Jail will be shifted to the new facility once it becomes operational, reducing the burden on the jail by around 50 percent.

He remarked new barracks have additionally been constructed inside Adiala Jail to improve accommodation facilities.

Meanwhile, the superintendent remarked most prisoners at Adiala Jail were arrested by police on different charges and have the right to seek post-arrest bail.

Speaking regarding healthcare, Baig stated medical services were available to every prisoner at Adiala Jail. Fake Pir Sentenced to 3 Years for Torturing Girl During 'Exorcism'.

He remarked the jail has six male doctors and one female doctor to provide medical care to inmates.

While basic medical tests are additionally available inside the jail for initial assessment and treatment, he continued that regular medical check-ups are conducted for prisoners facing any health problem. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

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