The development follows similar cases reported at Choudwar Circle Jail in Kataka district earlier this month, where five inmates tested HIV-positive during routine medical screening.
Another inmate tested HIV positive in Jharpada Jail: Another inmate at Jharpada Special Jail tested HIV positive. With this, the toll of infected inmates has risen to 9. This has triggered concern among other inmates inside the prison.
The eight inmates identified earlier are under regular medical supervision. A psychologist visits them daily for counselling, while they are receiving Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) medicines as part of their treatment.
The development follows similar cases reported at Choudwar Circle Jail in Kataka district earlier this month, where five inmates tested HIV-positive during routine medical screening.
Jail authorities informed that the newly detected HIV-positive inmate, like others, will receive proper medical treatment, counselling, and regular health monitoring as per the guidelines issued by the State Health Department. Regular health check-ups and awareness programmes are also being continued inside the jail premises.
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