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<p>The Government of Bahrain has been clear in public statements that access to appropriate
medical care for those in detention is guaranteed by the Constitution of Bahrain.
Bahrain has stated publicly that any prisoner wishing to see a doctor is taken to
the prison clinic, with referral to specialist facilities where required. We have
also been given categorical assurances privately. As part of the COVID-19 precautions,
all medical consultations take place via a video call, ensuring the safety of the
patient and the medical staff. We welcome these assurances from the Government of
Bahrain and urge continued transparency.</p><p>We encourage those with concerns about
treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight
body. We continue to encourage the oversight bodies in Bahrain to carry out thorough
and swift investigations into any such claims.</p>
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