Eye, dental camps for prisoners planned

Treatments neglected due to limited resources and facilities in jails

LAHORE:

Eye and dental camps will be orgsnised to ensure proper treatment and medical examination of all 60,288 prisoners in 41 jails across Punjab.

Punjab Inspector General of Prisons Mian Farooq Nazeer said on Sunday that the initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of prisoners, particularly focusing on their vision and dental health, which are often neglected due to limited resources and specialised facilities.

Main Farooq said that the eye and dental camps would be provided the necessary medical staff and equipment to conduct thorough examinations and treatments.

"This will include routine check-ups, prescription of corrective lenses, treatment of dental issues such as cavities and gum diseases, and other essential healthcare services," he said.

Lahore Region DIG Naveed Rauf Langrial said he was visiting all jails regularly and checking the implementation of the IG’s directives.

The Senior Superintendent of Central Jail Kot Lakhpat, Chaudhry Ijaz Asghar, Superintendent of Camp Jail Lahore Zahir Ahmad Virk said that dental camps would start from Monday in collaboration with the health department.