Tanzania: Prisons Strengthen Care for Mothers, Children
[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE Tanzania Prisons Service has strengthened measures to ensure pregnant women, mothers in custody with their children and infants receive safe accommodation, healthcare and a secure environment while serving their sentences.
Tanzania's Prisons Service has bolstered provisions to ensure the well-being of pregnant women, mothers with children, and infants in detention. Inspector Edgar Mombo, from the Legal Office at Tanzania Prisons Headquarters, explained that these measures aim to uphold the rights of pregnant inmates and safeguard the care and support of children remaining in prison with their mothers.
The Prisons Act offers legal protection for pregnant women and children in such circumstances, outlining procedures to maintain children's welfare and protect expectant mothers' health during incarceration. Pregnant inmates receive assistance to attend antenatal clinics, while children living with their incarcerated mothers are taken to health clinics for routine medical care and other necessary healthcare.
The Tanzania Prisons Service emphasizes rehabilitation to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society post-sentence. Upon admission, prisoners and specialized teams assess their psychological conditions and identify contributing factors to criminal behavior, guiding them through tailored rehabilitation programs, including spiritual guidance and education.
The Prisons Service is responsible for ensuring inmates live in secure conditions, providing healthcare through prison facilities and referral hospitals as needed. The service also ensures inmates receive food, accommodation, and basic necessities to safeguard their welfare throughout their imprisonment.
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