Double trouble: Scabies throng Malawi Prison
A scabies outbreak has hit Mangochi Prison in Malawi, affecting nearly 40 inmates, authorities say.
The outbreak, which started a few weeks ago, is spreading rapidly due to congestion, putting both inmates and staff at risk.
The prison is severely overcrowded, holding over 300 inmates despite a recommended capacity of 107.
Prison authority Daniel Luka hopes that the situation will improve once the government completes construction of an additional prison facility.
Scabies is a highly contagious skin disease that thrives in overcrowded conditions, making prisons a high-risk environment.
