The fulfillment of prisoners’ health rights constitutes a fundamental human right that remains inherent during incarceration. Overcapacity and limited resources at Class I Surabaya Detention Center hinder the optimal delivery of health services. This study aims to analyze the implementation of prisoners’ health rights and the obstacles encountered using a normative juridical research method. The findings indicate that the legal framework is adequate, but its implementation remains suboptimal due to limited facilities, medical personnel, and administrative barriers. Efforts have been undertaken through a priority-based service system and cooperation with external health facilities. Improvements in health infrastructure, additional medical staff, and population control are necessary to ensure the optimal fulfillment of prisoners’ health rights.
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