Officials in Grenada are reportedly grappling with a suspected outbreak of tubercolosis (TB) at the Richmond Hill Prison on the island.
The Grenada Bar Association (GBA) says it is concerned over reports that several inmates at the Richmond Hill Prison have been infected with TB and have not been quarantined.
President of the GBA, Ruggles Ferguson said urgent action is needed to control the situation at the island's lone penal institution.
It is reported that more than 20 prisoners are infected with TB.
Reprinted from radioja.com
HEALTH SCARE AT RICHMOND HILL PRISON?
I'm sorry to hear of a TB outbreak in Grenada.
I hope serious actions are being taken immediately to get it under control before more persons are infected and there are fatalities.