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All Central Prisons are provided with full fledged
hospitals with full time Medical Officers and
supporting staff. |
At the time of admission all prisoners are subjected to medical
screening and prisoners requiring specialized treatment are referred to outside
hospitals. Prisoners suffering from infectious diseases are segregated
appropriately. Deputy Civil Surgeons are posted in
all Central Prisons. Pathology labs with pathologists and Lab-technicians are
functioning in all Central Prisons except one. Special care is being taken in
giving treatment to mentally ill prisoners as suggested by Mental Health
Hospitals.
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There is no restriction on purchase of medicines or on treatment of
prisoners. Needy prisoners are referred to District Headquarters hospitals and
specialized hospitals. |
