inmate is being referred to the medical clinic regularly and is receiving the
appropriate treatment.
5. In addition, the NIHR monitored news about inmate (M.J.Q.) who went on
strike protesting over the delay in obtaining treatment and health care for
his toothache, as well as suffering low blood sugar. The NIHR immediately
contacted the concerned officials in the Center to look into the matter. It
found out that the inmate was taken to the dental clinic in the Center’s
infirmary on the same day, as he requested placing dental crowns over his
teeth in addition to cleaning them. The inmate was referred to the teethcleaning specialist, and then the dental crown was placed. Afterwards, he
was referred to the general physician as he claimed having stomach pain
and was given the necessary treatment. The specialist doctor examined
the inmate to consider changing the meals provided to him as required by
his health condition upon the inmate’s request.
6. The case of inmate (H.A.M.) who is suffering from severe headache, pain
in his body, and who did not receive treatment and health care, was
monitored by the NIHR. Accordingly, the NIHR made direct
communication with the administration of the Center and inquired about
the matter. The Center’s response explained that the inmate is referred to
the medical clinic on an ongoing basis, and receives the appropriate
treatment.
7. The NIHR also monitored news about inmate (H.A.S.) who is suffering
from several health problems, including sinusitis, ulcers in the tongue, and
eye pain, and that he did not receive treatment and health care. The NIHR
made direct communication with the Center’s administration and inquired
about the matter. The Center’s response explained that the inmate was
referred to the specialist doctor and received the appropriate treatment.
8. By virtue of its legal position and its oversight responsibilities, the NIHR
monitored the case of inmate (H.M.H.), who suffers from pain in his body
and his condition necessitated his transfer to the clinic. Force had to be
used by police officers to enter the building in which the inmate lives in
order to transfer him to the clinic, as this coincided with the inmates’ sit-in
that happened in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center, specifically in
buildings (12) and (13). When the inmate's health condition stabilized, he
was returned to his cell.
9. The NIHR monitored a case on social media (Twitter) regarding inmate
(M.J.A.) who suffered from health problems in the stomach before being
arrested, and his relatives’ appeal to refer him to a specialist as well as to
facilitate bringing in his prescribed medicines to the Center. To obtain
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