Inmates across custodial facilities in Kano State will now have access to healthcare services following the approval of their enrollment in the state’s Healthcare Contributory Scheme.
The initiative, aimed at providing comprehensive health coverage for inmates, was announced during a visit by Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar, Executive Secretary of the Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KACHMA), to the Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.
Dr. Muktar emphasized the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of inmates, stating, “The state government is fully prepared to ensure that all inmates in our facilities receive quality healthcare while in custody. This enrolment will guarantee access to both basic and comprehensive healthcare services, contributing to their overall well-being and reformation.”
A statement from the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Nasarawa, highlighted that the initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve conditions in the state’s correctional facilities.
In response, the Controller of Corrections for Kano State, Ado Inuwa, expressed his appreciation for the new policy. “This gesture will not only enhance the health of inmates but also motivate them to become productive and law-abiding citizens upon their release,” Inuwa said. He also noted that healthcare is a critical component of effective custodial management, contributing significantly to inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.
The policy is expected to provide inmates with access to routine medical check-ups, emergency treatments, and other essential health services. The move underscores the state government’s broader commitment to social welfare, justice, and the reformation of inmates within the correctional system.
