Philadelphia, August 17 (RHC)-- Five months after being rushed to the hospital, new medical tests show that U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal has active Hepatitis C. But, according to his supporters, prison officials are refusing to treat him for it.

Activists in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal say that while he has suffered lethal blood sugar levels and renal failure, he continues to have debilitating skin rashes, open wounds and swelling across his lower extremities.

A public campaign is underway to bring Mumia Abu-Jamal back to health. Supporters are calling on people around the world to write to prison authorities and demand that Mumia Abu-Jamal receive the necessary medical treatment.

SCI -- State Correctional Institution

Frackville Prison

1111 Altamont Blvd, Frackville, PA 17931, United States

Phone:+1 570-874-4516

Demand that Mumia receive a full Hepatitis C work up and treatment plan, allow his consulting physicians access to directly examine Mumia and support the demand for treatment of Hepatitis C for all Pennsylvania prisoners.

You can also write to Mumia directly:

Mumia Abu-Jamal

#AM 8335

SCI Mahanoy

301 Morea Road

Frackville, PA 17932