Full healthcare provided

Manama, Aug. 7 (BNA): The Director-General of Reformation and Rehabilitation has stated that Hassan Mushaima is receiving full healthcare and is not denied medical care in any way. He went on to add that his medical report shows that he suffers from chronic diseases and as a result, he regularly undergoes medical check-ups. Regarding the following up of Mushaima’s cancer treatment with which he had been diagnosed years before his conviction, the Director-General said the department agreed to a request and had referred him to an oncologist and he is given his prescribed medicines. He added that Mushaima has an upcoming medical appointment in September and that his most recent medical check-up was on August 6. The appointment showed that his health condition is stable. His medications were dispensed at the time and those which were not available were ordered. Mushaima has had 22 appointments since 2018 but refused to keep a number of them. The missed appointments continue to be rescheduled.