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ICE detainee dies from undiagnosed HIV during custody

Jan 29, 2025 · Eloy, AZ, Ethiopia

ICE detainee dies from undiagnosed HIV during custody

A 45-year-old Ethiopian man died on January 29, 2025, from complications of untreated HIV while in ICE custody at Eloy Detention Center in Arizona. He had been detained for nearly four months after entering the country illegally and was not screened for HIV despite developing severe symptoms. Medical experts stated routine blood tests at initial intake or upon symptom development could have identified HIV through early diagnosis and antiretroviral treatment.

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