The Committee for Justice (CFJ) has documented reports and complaints regarding the spread of various tumor cases among women detainees held at the Al‑Ashr Min Ramadan Reform and Rehabilitation Center (Rehab 4), amid growing concerns over the deteriorating health conditions inside the facility.
According to CFJ’s findings, several detainees reported that the rise in medical cases is linked to severe contamination inside the prison, including unsafe drinking water and poor overall hygiene within the wards and facilities. Testimonies indicated that many detainees have begun to develop serious symptoms, with some cases diagnosed with tumors at different stages, alongside complaints about delayed medical examinations, insufficient diagnostic procedures, and the slow or absent response to requests for referral to specialists or transfer to external hospitals for advanced care.
The situation has generated significant worry among detainees and their families regarding the health environment in the prison and the adequacy of sanitation and safety measures, particularly given the serious nature of tumor‑related illnesses, which require early detection and consistent medical follow‑up.
CFJ stressed that access to healthcare, clean drinking water, and adequate detention conditions are fundamental rights guaranteed to detainees, and that failure to provide safe water, proper hygiene, and adequate medical care may constitute a grave violation of human rights.
The Committee for Justice calls for an urgent, independent investigation into the reported tumor cases in Al‑Ashr Min Ramadan (Rehab 4) for women, including an examination of water quality and hygiene conditions inside the prison. CFJ urges authorities to publicly disclose the findings, provide immediate and specialized medical care to all detainees, and take swift measures to address any potential sources of contamination, ensuring the protection of detainees’ rights to health, life, and human dignity.
