Ramallah:Amjad al-Najjar, spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS), has raised alarms about the worsening health conditions of Palestinian women detained at Damon Prison. The facility currently holds around 90 female prisoners, including those suffering from cancer, who are reportedly being denied crucial medical treatment and examinations.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, al-Najjar highlighted the case of Amal al-Rifi, a 60-year-old cancer patient, whose health is seriously deteriorating due to a lack of treatment. He urged for her release and that of other ailing female prisoners to ensure they receive necessary medical care.
Al-Najjar also revealed that approximately 80% of Palestinian prisoners are afflicted with scabies, a condition exacerbated by a lack of effective medical intervention. This outbreak is causing severe pain and itching, disrupting the prisoners' ability to sleep. He noted that prisoners released recently have shown visible signs of blisters and infections.
Furthermore, al-Najjar expressed concerns over the ongoing use of administrative detention. He stated that over 3,500 Palestinians are currently held under this policy, which involves detention orders being issued and renewed without formal charges.