A/HRC/7/3/Add.1 page 36 Para Country Date Type Mandate Allegations transmitted Government response general health status of the three detainees. Moreover, Mohammad Mahjoub has not received treatment for his hepatitis C since September 2006. In addition, Mr. Mahjoub and Mr. Jaballah are particularly vulnerable to a variety of health difficulties because they were tortured in their country of origin. personal information, Canada can inform the Working Group/Special Rapporteurs that this is not the first occasion that certain of these detainees have undertaken a hunger strike. In fact some of them have undertaken hunger strikes a number of times, at both the provincial facility where they were previously held, as well as at the KIHC. The Urgent Appeal refers to the detainees being on a "liquids-only" hunger strike, and as "drinking only orange juice and occasionally clear broth". Canada can inform the Working Group/Special Rapporteurs that honey, soy milk, milk and a variety of juices are provided daily. The Urgent Appeal refers to information received that "the authorities in charge of the Kingston Immigration Holding Centre are not medically monitoring the vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, cardiac and respiratory rate) and general health status of the detainees." Canada assures the Working Group/Special Rapporteurs that this information is incorrect. In fact, the detainees have medical and psychological care available should they choose to access it. A nurse visits the KIHC daily and is able to monitor the vital signs of the detainees if they consent; licensed physicians are also available to provide examinations and treatment. In the past, certain or all of the detainees have refused or obstructed psychological assessment and medical care. Only very recently did two of the detainees agree to a physical examination by a doctor. Health practitioners at the KIHC remain satisfied that all their detainees are in good condition and that