Through PACE, 10 European partners are collaborating to address the burden of cancers related to HPV, HBV, HCV among people living in prison, through tailored approaches.
🔗 Read the press release here: prisonhealth.eu/.../project-....
#EU4Health #EUCancerPlan #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth
🏥 People in prison experience disproportionate disease burden, yet healthcare provision is inadequate.
Most prevalent conditions:
‣ 40% antisocial personality disorder
‣ 39% drug use disorder
‣ 18% hepatitis C
‣ 11% major depression
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#PrisonHealth #PublicHealth #MentalHealth
image of prison, text reads,' disjointed prison health system worsens reoffending rates, think tank finds'
In a report based on University of Manchester research out today, the Social Market Foundation warns that failures in prison healthcare are undermining efforts to reduce reoffending and improve public health, costing society more in the long run.
#prisonhealth
www.smf.co.uk/publications...
Unannounced Monitoring Visit to Armavir Penitentiary Institution
#PrisonMonitoring #ArmavirPenitentiary #CivilOversight #UnannouncedVisit
#AccessDenied #RuleOfLaw #PenitentiaryReform #HumanRightsArmenia #PrisonHealth #RightToHealth #DignityNGO
Pakistan: PTI alleges secret hospital transfer plan for Imran Khan, calls it 'risk to his life' yespunjab.com?p=217557
#ImranKhan #PTI #PakistanPolitics #AdialaJail #HumanRights #MedicalCare #OppositionProtest #AlShifaHospital #SupremeCourtPakistan #PoliticalNews #TTAP #PrisonHealth
Newly finalised International Guidance for Conducting Ethical Health Research in Prisons:
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#prisonhealth #medicalethics #researchethics #prisonresearch
TB doesn’t stay in prisons.
Prisons have TB rates 10–20× higher than the general population, with latent TB affecting ~40–50% of incarcerated people in many settings. These facilities act as reservoirs that fuel community transmission.
#TB #PublicHealth #PrisonHealth #GlobalHealth
📢We are proud to launch PACE, a new #EU4Health project that improves access to cancer-preventing vaccinations and screening for adults and juveniles in European prisons.
Find out more on our website👉 prisonhealth.eu
#EUCancerPlan #HealthUnion #PACE_EU4Health #PrisonHealth
We’re currently developing the PARTNER training modules, focusing on key health priorities in prisons, from mental health and suicide prevention to hygiene, first aid, and access to health services.
Find more here 👉 partnerproject.eu/overcrowding...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
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The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces addressed social media concerns about two inmate deaths in Lebanon. Both suffered from chronic health issues and received medical care. Authorities urged accurate reporting on inmate health matters. #Lebanon #PrisonHealth #HumanRights
Two Lancet publications led by Dr. Nadine Kronfli examine global evidence to guide improvements in #PrisonHealth care services.
"Prison health is public health. To reach global elimination goals, no community should be left behind," says Dr. Kronfli.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N7Coec
New research highlights non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among people living in prison, showing how distress, limited support & institutional conditions shape harmful coping behaviours. PARTNER partners contributed to this important evidence base.
👉 pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
#PrisonHealth
Prison staff across England report rising mental health strain amid violence, understaffing, and lack of support. These are issues the PARTNER project seeks to better understand through participatory approaches.
Read the article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...
#PrisonHealth #PrisonStaff
The PARTNER project has released key findings from co-creation sessions in prisons across France, Greece, Italy and Moldova, highlighting major barriers to healthcare and the urgent need to strengthen health literacy.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc2a34y2
#PrisonHealth #PARTNEREUProject #ErasmusPlus
A study on suicide risk prediction in prisons reinforces the importance of early detection, mental health support & person-centered intervention.
👉https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11232594/
#PrisonHealth #SuicidePrevention
Why is epilepsy so common in prisons - podcast
Who knew that #epilepsy was soooo much more common in prisons⛓️? Up to 4 times as many people in prison have an epilepsy compared to the regular public 🫨!
Learn about why this is and what can be done to sort things out! 👇
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#prisonhealth #neurology
Today at the inaugural Global Prison Infectious Diseases Network conference in Barcelona, Prof. Lara Tavoschi will present the PARTNER project, sharing its goals and activities.
🔗 partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #GPIDN #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
🔹 PARTNER co-creation sessions. Insights : “Health means dignity”
Health in prison is more than the absence of illness — it’s about dignity, rights, and the power to rebuild life.
🔗Learn more: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth #humanrights #publichealth #ErasmusPlus
Earlier this week, the #PARTNEREUProject team met for a 2-day working meeting to discuss findings from WP2 – including literature review results and co-creation sessions in prisons – and to plan next steps toward improving health literacy in correctional settings.
#healthliteracy #prisonhealth
Insights from co-creation in Moldova:
📌 Education fosters openness to prevention
📌 Chronic illness raises health awareness
📌 Training builds positive attitudes
📌 Respect & empathy from staff matter
👉https://partnerproject.eu/
#PARTNEREUProject #healthliteracy #prisonhealth
You can also fill out our form! We’ll be printing and mailing by 9:30am tomorrow, Aug 30, though, so don’t delay! Just fill out as much as you like and we’ll handle the rest. #TransHealth #PrisonHealth #MentalHealth cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/for...
📣The first issue of our newsletter is out now!
This issue provides information on the
#PARTNEREUProject goals, future steps & early insights from focus groups 👉 partnerproject.eu/newsletter/
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #PublicHealth #HealthcareForAll #healthliteracy #inclusivity #ErasmusPlus
Justice Health NSW releases a landmark resource with 260 co-designed ideas to improve health literacy in prisons. Based on workshops with people in custody and staff, the booklet offers practical tools for equity and change.
👉 www.nsw.gov.au/sites/defaul...
#HealthLiteracy #PrisonHealth
🚨 Amfissa Prison in Greece is at 155% capacity and rising. Severe overcrowding threatens health, safety & dignity.
🔗 www.news247.gr/magazine/rep...
#PrisonHealth #PARTNERproject
HIV prevalence in U.S. prisons is 3x higher than general population. Incarcerated men at Sullivan Correctional combat stigma through peer education programs like PACE. #HIV #PrisonHealth
📊 Prison overcrowding is rising in Europe. Several countries report significant increases, raising concerns for health & dignity in detention.
👉www.thejournal.ie/ireland-and-europe-priso...
▶️Projects like #PARTNERproject work toward equity in #prisonhealth.
Today the University of Pisa hosts a “Women and Health” dialogue at Don Bosco Prison, as part of #PARTNEREUPROJECT. The event promotes health literacy & empowerment for incarcerated women.
🔗 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth #ErasmusPlus #HealthEducation #HealthcareForAll
On 9 May, the University of Pisa team held a focus group in Pisa Prison (women’s section) as part of #PARTNEREUPROJECT. Stories shared revealed how, for some, prison became a turning point for rebuilding health and stability.
🔗 partnerproject.eu
#PrisonHealth #HealthEducation #HealthcareForAll
🌐The PARTNER Project website is live! We're promoting health literacy in prisons through inclusive education and empowerment.
🔗 Check it out: partnerproject.eu
#PARTNEREUPROJECT #HealthLiteracy #PrisonHealth #HealthcareForAll
