The health of my father #FreeHassanMushaima deteriorated again at dawn yesterday. He was transferred from Jau Prison to A&E at #Bahrain Defence Force Hospital, where he was put on emergency respirator for 2nd time in recent weeks. He was returned to prison after about 6 hours
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My father told me doctors initially suspected a stroke, but couldn’t reach a definitive diagnosis. They recommended he see a cardiologist ASAP.

This health crisis comes after the prison failed to arrange appointments w/ specialists after his last hospital admission in October.
My father suffers from other illnesses including:

Dramatic fluctuations in blood pressure
Diabetes, requiring daily insulin shots
7 months overdue for cancer screening
Hearing problems stemming from torture & left untreated for 4 years

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Prison authorities have ignored his deteriorating health for years and we are deeply concerned for his wellbeing.

My father is a 72-year-old prisoner of conscience whose only crime is calling for democratic change in #Bahrain.

He must be released https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/04/06/bahrain-free-imprisoned-rights-defenders-and-opposition-activists
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