Iniulat na mayroong 400 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) sa Pasay City jail na nakakaranas ng mga sintomas ng tuberculosis (TB), kaya't nagpahayag ng pag-aalala ang Commission on Human Rights (CHR) nitong Huwebes.
"TB is a highly contagious disease that poses a serious health risk, particularly in overcrowded and poorly ventilated environments such as prisons," pahayag ng CHR.
"The high number of suspected TB cases among PDLs at Pasay City Jail highlights a critical public health issue that necessitates immediate and comprehensive action," ipinunto ng ahensiya.
Bukod dito, ibinabala rin nito na maaaring kumalat ang TB sa loob ng populasyon ng bilangguan at pati na rin sa mas malawak na komunidad.
"Given the gravity of the situation, we urge the Pasay City Jail administration, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and other relevant agencies to take cognisance of the matter," saad ng ahensiya.
MICHAEL DINGLASAN - HN INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER
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