Prisons and COVID-19
People deprived of their liberty, such as people in prisons and other places of detention, are more vulnerable to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Prison health is part of public health so that nobody is left behind. As part of public health response, WHO worked with partners to develop a set of new materials on preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention.
Publications
WHO COVID-19 prison surveillance protocol: monitoring and reporting COVID-19 in prisons and other places...
This protocol establishes the principles and definitions of a surveillance system devised by the WHO Health in Prisons Programme (HIPP) to...
Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention
The WHO Health in Prisons Programme has updated the interim “Guidance on Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other...
Preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention: information...
Prisons and other places of detention are enclosed environments where people (including staff) live in close proximity. Every country has a responsibility...