Ugandan authorities are concerned about increasing rates of HIV prevalence in prison facilities.
Authorities in the East African country are tackling the problem by introducing a program to track and treat newly diagnosed inmates.
The prisoners undergo a testing and screening process, after which those found to be infected with HIV are put on medication. They are also put on a comprehensive healthcare package that includes a continuum of care in the area of counselling, adherence to medications and nutrition.
To make sure that there is no interruption in drug adherence among HIV positive prisoners, doctors have introduced a medical records program.
The records are kept electronically, so it’s easy to access information on the patients.
Using the computerized data collection system, doctors are able to monitor and prescribe appropriate therapy for HIV positive convicts. Even after release, medics can be able to follow up on treatment.
