Female prisoners in Wau receive medicines, hygiene kits thanks to 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Bangladesh
In Western Bahr El Ghazal, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers have taken the motto of leaving no one behind to heart as they continuously support the national-led COVID-19 response.
Ever since the pandemic began, cramped conditions in prisons have been a worldwide concern, in light of the fact that physical distancing is one of the most important protective measures approved by the World Health Organization, along with wearing facemasks, frequently washing hands and so forth.
In an effort to alleviate health concerns in Wau Central Prison, 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers from Bangladesh recently handed over assorted medications, facemasks, soaps, sanitary napkins and clothes to the female wing of the prison.
17勛圖厙 peacekeepers conducted a detailed sensitization among female inmates on how they can protect themselves and others around them from coronavirus and distributed many necessary items and medicines; we, as prison authorities, appreciate this initiative, said Brigadier Joseph Yak, Deputy Director, Wau Central Prison.
Inmates, too, expressed their gratefulness to the missionfor the health warning.I was already imprisoned with my eight-month old daughter before the virus started spreading across the world. I had no idea that something so dangerous was happening out there. Today, because of 17勛圖厙 peacekeepers I am aware of COVID-19, the risks it poses to me and my daughter as well as how to protect ourselves, said a female inmate.
We dont have frequent access to medical facilities or personnel inside the prison, averred another female inmate, So visiting peacekeepers have helped us immensely by showing us how to stay safe during this critical time, she concluded.
For his part, Colonel Motaher Hossain, Commanding Officer of the Bangladeshi contingent, s he believed that everyone should play their part during this global health crisis. The fight against COVID-19 is our collective responsibilities as people living in South Sudan regardless of which countrywecome from, stated Colonel Hossain during the handover.
