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Conditions improve in largest prison

    ABIDJAN
    Sanitary conditions in the largest Ivorian prison, the Maison d’arret et de correction d’Abidjan (MACA), have greatly improved since 1997, the French charity Medecins sans frontieres (MSF) announced in its latest activity report. In its report for 2000, MSF says the mortality rate has been reduced by 90 percent as prison buildings have been disinfected and sanitary facilities renovated. MSF also says drinkable water is now available free of charge. MSF plans to renovate the prison’s 30-bed infirmary which cares for 100 patients daily. The charity said it would also focus more activities geared to helping women and young prisoners. The prison, originally built for 1,500 inmates, now holds 3,500.

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