Guwahati Central Jail HIV Cases: At Least 38 Inmates Test Positive During Routine Screening
At least 38 inmates at Guwahati Central Jail have tested positive for HIV during routine medical screening conducted after their admission in judicial custody, sources said. Several inmates reportedly have a history of drug use, but officials clarified that the cases were detected after admission and were not linked to drug use inside the prison.
At least 38 inmates at Guwahati’s Central Jail have tested positive for HIV during medical screening conducted after their admission in judicial custody, according to sources familiar with the matter. The testing is part of routine health checks carried out on newly admitted prisoners.
Sources said several of the inmates have a reported history of drug use, NDTV reported. However, they clarified that the HIV cases were detected through screening after the inmates entered the jail and were not linked to drug use inside the prison. Why Karnataka's Active HIV and AIDS Cases Have Climbed From 44,000 to Over 66,000.
HIV Testing Conducted After Jail Admission
The HIV cases were detected during medical examinations conducted after inmates were admitted to the jail in judicial custody. Routine screening forms part of the health checks for newly admitted prisoners and covers a range of medical conditions. The screenings also include tests for hepatitis and other infectious diseases, sources said.
Officials associated with the Assam State AIDS Control Society are stationed at the jail and assist with HIV testing and related medical procedures, according to sources. The screening process is intended to identify health conditions among inmates and facilitate appropriate medical care. Girl Caught in Patna for Infecting 800 Men With HIV? Unverified Story Goes Viral on Social Media, Know the Truth.
Sources said several inmates who tested positive have a reported history of drug use. However, they stressed that the HIV infections were identified through medical screening after the inmates were admitted to the jail. The cases have not been attributed to drug use inside the prison. Further details about the number of inmates receiving treatment or the steps being taken following the test results were not immediately available.
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