HEALTHCARE IN PRISONS



Healthcare in Prisons



Healthcare in Prisons

Introduction

The prisoners in jails anywhere in the world are often not provided appropriate healthcare. Some of these prisoners are often suffering from incurable diseases and due to the lack of proper healthcare rapidly move towards health. A lot of them contract diseases while in prison only because of the unhealthy living conditions, unwholesome food, and filthy environment in the jails.

In the recent years, the prisoners' healthcare rights have come to light. The focus of these rights is to ensure the provision of proper healthcare in the prisons. Also, prisoners are increasingly demanding their ...