During their incarceration, however, prisoners are at increased risk of HIV and tuberculosis (TB) infections. 1 In most instances, these persons will ultimately be released back into society, returning to their families and communities. 200) affirms the principle of universal access to HIV services and provides guidance for the HIV/TB response in prison settings.Īn estimated 30 million people are incarcerated each year. In particular, the ILO’s HIV and AIDS Recommendation, 2010 (No. Policies and programs on HIV, AIDS, and TB for prison workplaces that are aligned with the ILO’s international labor standards can benefit both prisoners and prison employees. A number of national and regional court decisions have affirmed that prison authorities have a duty of care to prisoners and an obligation to ensure that prisoners have access to HIV prevention measures and treatment. Courts have progressively recognized the human rights of prisoners, including the right to health and access to HIV-related services. National HIV and TB strategies should therefore include measures to prevent transmission and increase access to HIV-related services in prisons. Both groups, in interacting with their families and their communities, represent a potential risk of HIV transmission outside the prison setting. However, high infection rates in prisons affect both prisoners and prison employees. Prisoners often experience overcrowded living conditions and violence-including sexual assault-increasing their vulnerability to HIV and TB. Prisons and other closed settings are high-risk environments for HIV and tuberculosis (TB) transmission.
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