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FREE, BUT UNHEALTHY



FREE, BUT UNHEALTHY
The Nation

Many of the Thai prisoners freed from Burmese jails are suffering from 
skin diseases, malnutrition or tuberculosis, while tow may be 
HIV-possitive,deputy permanent secretary for public health Winai 
Wiriyakittji said yesterday.

Winai said initial medical examinations have revealed that of the 98 
Thais flown home on Tuesday, 17 have skin diseases, seven have ulcers 
and others suffer respiratory problems.

Burma on Monday freed the prisoners to commemorate HM the King's 
birthday on Dec 5. Winai said three of the prisoners have tuberculosis 
and two are suspected of having contracted HIV.

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