47 inmates in Karakalpakstan prison require medical attention

The regional representative of the Ombudsman in Karakalpakstan conducted a monitoring visit to colony No. 27, accompanied by officials from the National Social Protection Agency under the President of Uzbekistan and the Ministry of Health of Karakalpakstan, as reported by the press service of the Oliy Majlis Commissioner for Human Rights.

During the visit, the monitoring team assessed the living conditions of the prisoners, inspecting various facilities including showers, the medical department, kitchen, and food storage areas, as well as evaluating working conditions and premises for long visits. Recommendations were provided regarding any identified deficiencies.

Individual meetings were held with prisoners to gather their perspectives on the conditions within the institution and to address any concerns they may have had. Additionally, all prisoners underwent medical examinations conducted by a team of ten doctors, utilizing ultrasound, ECG, and X-ray equipment. As a result, 47 individuals were diagnosed with "osteomyelitis" and "osteochondrosis" and were recommended for hospital treatment, including surgery.

15 inmates were provided with necessary medications as prescribed by the doctors. Furthermore, plans were made for outpatient and inpatient treatment for 20 individuals in the cardiology department of the clinic, while four inmates were provided with glasses following a doctor's recommendation.

Osteomyelitis is described as an inflammatory condition affecting bone tissue and the surrounding soft tissue, typically caused by infection. This infection can arise from injury, surgery, or as a result of existing inflammation elsewhere in the body. While it commonly affects the bones of the lower leg, osteomyelitis can also impact other bones such as those in the arm. On the other hand, osteochondrosis is characterized by the degeneration of bones and cartilage in the joints, particularly prevalent in spinal osteochondrosis where intervertebral discs in the cervical, lumbar, or thoracic region are affected.