The Kogi State Government has launched a mobile medical service initiative to provide healthcare to inmates and personnel of correctional facilities across the state. On September 25, 2026, the Kogi State Ministry of Health conducted a medical outreach at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre, providing basic medical screening and other health services to 188 inmates and personnel. This effort aims to safeguard the health and wellbeing of persons in correctional facilities.
The mobile medical team, led by Dr. Komolafe, utilized advanced technology, including Portable Digital X-ray with Artificial Intelligence capability, to screen for tuberculosis and other chest-related conditions. The team also collected body samples from beneficiaries for further laboratory investigations. This intervention was initiated by Governor Ododo as part of his administration's commitment to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for persons in correctional facilities.
The medical outreach was a significant intervention, addressing the health needs of inmates and correctional staff. The initiative was welcomed by the beneficiaries, who expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for extending the medical services to them. One inmate described the gesture as a demonstration of compassion and concern for their wellbeing, saying they had felt forgotten until the intervention.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adams Abdulazeez, commended Governor Ododo for the initiative, which aligns with the administration's broader commitment to strengthening access to healthcare. Dr. Abdulazeez stated that the Governor had expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting Kogi State through various interventions under the Renewed Hope Agenda. The Commissioner reaffirmed the administration's commitment to supporting the Federal Government's efforts to improve the welfare and safety of persons in correctional facilities.
The Kogi State Government's initiative aims to ensure that no category of people is excluded from essential health services. Dr. Abdulazeez disclosed that the Ministry of Health would sustain the intervention and extend similar medical services to other correctional facilities across the state. This effort is consistent with the administration's commitment to promoting healthcare and ensuring that all segments of the population benefit from government interventions.
The medical outreach at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre was a success, with the Commissioner expressing satisfaction with the outcome. Dr. Abdulazeez praised the management and personnel of the Correctional Centre, as well as the inmates, for their cooperation with the medical team throughout the exercise. The initiative has demonstrated the government's concern for the health and wellbeing of persons in correctional facilities.
The Kogi State Government's mobile medical service initiative is a significant step towards promoting healthcare in correctional facilities. With the commitment to sustaining and expanding the intervention, the government aims to ensure that all persons in correctional facilities have access to essential healthcare services. The initiative has received commendations from various stakeholders, including the inmates and personnel of the Correctional Centre.
Key points
- The Kogi State Government has extended mobile medical services to 188 inmates and personnel of the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre.
- The initiative aims to provide essential healthcare services to persons in correctional facilities across the state.
- The government has pledged to sustain and expand the intervention to other correctional facilities in Kogi State.
