A new Global Prisons Infectious Diseases Network has been launched.
About the Global Prisons Infectious Diseases Network
The Global Prisons Infectious Diseases Network is a newly created organisation dedicated to addressing infectious diseases in custodial settings worldwide. Building on the legacy of the former INHSU Prisons Network (discontinued in 2024), the new entity has launched as an independent and expanded organisation, positioned to lead knowledge exchange, research, policy, advocacy, and collaboration to support prevention and management of infectious diseases in custodial settings globally.
What they do
The Network connects researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocates committed to preventing and treating the most prevalent infectious diseases in custodial environments (including prisons, jails, community corrections such as probation and parole, and other closed settings). These include hepatitis C (HCV), hepatitis B (HBV), HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
To launch the Network, the inaugural annual Global Prisons Infectious Diseases Network Conference will be held on 20 & 21 October 2025. This invitation-only event will bring together stakeholders from around the world to build momentum for the prevention and management of infectious diseases in custodial settings. Broader registration is expected to open in 2026, alongside opportunities to submit research abstracts.
How to get involved
Membership is free and provides updates on projects, opportunities for involvement, future conferences, research news, and more.
BECOME A MEMBER
The new website has officially launched and is the central hub for information on infectious diseases in custodial settings, as well as Network updates, resources, events, and global collaborations.
VISIT WEBSITE
The Global Prisons Infectious Diseases Network is being led by the former INHSU Prisons Executive Committee: Andrew Lloyd, Yumi Sheehan, Matthew Akiyama, Nadine Kronfli, Joaquin Cabezas, Julia Sheehan, and Nonso Maduka. Contact: GPIDN@unsw.edu.au