The incident occurred when the professional was struck on the wrist by a prisoner. The union branch noted that the aggressor has a history of attacking prison staff, highlighting the climate of severe insecurity that they claim affects the entire workforce.
The union has linked this event to structural issues within the facility, such as overcrowding and what they describe as an inadequate classification of inmates. According to their data, the center, along with the Carlos García Valdés Social Insertion Center, houses nearly 1,500 people, complicating daily operations.
The shortage of doctors is another critical issue. Currently, the health service has only two physicians for the entire inmate population, forcing nursing staff and assistants to take on additional responsibilities. The union warns that this situation is unsustainable and jeopardizes both the health of the inmates and the safety of the staff.
In response, the union has requested that the prison management expedite the transfer of the most problematic inmates and ensure psychological support for the affected professional. Furthermore, they have called on the General Secretariat of Penitentiary Institutions to transfer health competencies to the autonomous regions and to urgently fill vacant medical positions.
