Chinese medical team conducts outreach at NA Prison
A Chinese medical team conducted a medial outreach at the New Amsterdam Prison on Saturday.
The medical team which conducted the outreach at NA Prison
The team conducted a range of medical services, including check-ups and discussions on health issues affecting inmates and staff members. Inmates were able to receive general eye examinations; blood sugar and pressure testing; ultrasound examination and mental assessments, among other physical checks that included heart, lungs, and extremities.
According to Dr Chu Xuehui, who spearheaded the event, “although these young people have committed criminal offences, they also need health and psychological care. Good physical and mental health can accelerate the group’s return to normal life, successful reintegration into society and prevention of re-offending”.
The outreach exercise was deemed a success by the Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, who facilitated the visit. He noted that the services were welcomed by the inmates and staff and that the outreach is geared towards further improving healthcare services within the prison.
