Gaza detainees report skin allergy outbreak, rising scabies cases at ‘Israeli’ prison
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- Detainees at Janot prison suspect the allergic reactions are connected to specific meals served, noticing symptoms after eating them
- The statement highlighted an increase in scabies infections alongside severe hygiene shortages and ineffective medical ointments
The Prisoner Media Office reported on Tuesday that Gaza detainees held at 'Israel's' Janot prison are suffering from an outbreak of an unidentified skin allergy, alongside a rise in scabies cases.
According to a press statement released by the advocacy group, detainees are facing severe hygiene shortages inside the facility.
The statement noted that medical ointments provided for scabies infections are offering temporary relief, with symptoms reappearing shortly after treatment.
The group stated that prisoners suspect a connection between the new allergic symptoms and specific meals provided by the prison, having observed reactions shortly after consumption.
The Prisoner Media Office called for immediate intervention to examine the detainees, identify the cause of the allergy, and improve food quality and sanitary conditions at Janot prison.
'Israeli' prison authorities have not issued an immediate response to the report, though they routinely state that food and medical care provided to detainees comply with statutory regulations.
Palestinian detainees in 'Israeli' prisons face severe health deterioration and harsh detention conditions, according to a report released by the Palestine Center for Prisoners Studies.
The report states that over 1,500 prisoners are currently experiencing severe health issues, including chronic illnesses such as cancer, kidney failure, heart disease, and physical disabilities, with minimal access to specialized medical care or hospital transfers.
The center highlighted that living quarters suffer from severe overcrowding, restricted access to hygiene products, and nutritional deficiencies, which have collectively triggered outbreaks of contagious skin conditions like scabies and weakened immune systems among detainees.
The organization noted that such long-standing medical delays and deteriorating environmental conditions remain primary drivers behind worsening patient outcomes and deaths in custody.
'Israeli' prison authorities routinely affirm that healthcare services, nutrition, and sanitary arrangements for all prisoners strictly comply with legal protocols and international standards.
