This petition holds a direct and personal significance for me, as my dear husband is currently incarcerated in SCI Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, a place where he seems to be denied essential medical aid and access to a properly disinfected environment. Prisons have been notorious hotspots for rapid infectious disease transmission, such as COVID-19, owing to the close quarters inmates share and the often lackluster efforts towards sanitation (source: National Commission on COVID-19 and Criminal Justice).

The situation in SCI Huntingdon, Pennsylvania is no different. Not only are my husband and many others denied the requisite medical attention, but the reality of living in a space that isn't properly disinfected posses a serious threat to their health. This state of affairs exponentially heightens their chances of getting an infectious disease, contributing to a significant number of the 249,397 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in U.S. prisons as of June 2021 (source: The Marshall Project).

This petition is a collective plea to the state authorities to diligently address this pressing issue. It is crucial that prisons must prioritize the implementation of adequate sanitation measures and ensure accessible and quality medical help for inmates. The measure is not luxury—it's a necessity.

Human rights do not stop at prison gate. Sign this petition and help push for the overhaul of medical attention and sanitary conditions within SCI Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Let's fight for humane conditions for all.