Recent reports from families and organizations have raised serious concerns regarding the health conditions of prisoners in the Litoral Penitentiary in Ecuador. The increasing number of cases related to tuberculosis and other health issues has prompted the creation of an interinstitutional committee to address these urgent problems. The Defensoría del Pueblo (CDH) noted that between 2023 and 2025, 135 requests for proper medical attention and 'habeas corpus' applications were made for inmates exhibiting symptoms of tuberculosis, highlighting a growing health crisis within the prison system.

Families have criticized the lack of adherence to court orders regarding the health care of inmates, asserting that despite winning their applications for 'habeas corpus,' the prisoners are not receiving the medical attention they were promised. This situation raises serious ethical and legal questions about the rights of prisoners in Ecuador, particularly in light of the government's responsibility to ensure adequate health care and conditions within the penitentiary system.

The establishment of an interinstitutional table signifies an acknowledgment of the dire situation, but it also brings to light the systemic failures and neglect faced by inmates. Advocates are pressing for immediate reforms that prioritize the health and human rights of prisoners, underscoring the necessity for accountability and improved healthcare delivery in Ecuador's correctional facilities.