For years, prisoners in Thailand suffering from HIV and AIDS were unable to access medical treatment. Many died behind bars, even though treatment was widely available outside. For the past five years, Medecins Sans Frontieres, known as MSF, has been coordinating ARV therapy and HIV/AIDS treatment programs in three Bangkok area prisons. In a few days, the Thai government will assume responsibility for all HIV/AIDS programs inside Thai prisons. 

Link to my feature for VOA News:

voanews.com/english/2008-12-30-voa13.cfm