Russian Federation: inhumane conditions in drug treatment facilities lead to tragedy.
On 9 December 2006, a fire in a Moscow drug treatment hospital caused the death of 44 HIV-positive women undergoing treatment for drug dependence, and two hospital staff. An additional 11 people were severely burnt in the fire.
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D005260:Female; D005390:Fires; D006801:Humans; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012426:Russia; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*