Inmates in custodial facilities across 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.

A statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Musbahu Nasarawa, highlighted the state government’s commitment to improving inmates’ welfare.

“The state government is fully prepared to ensure that all inmates in our facilities receive quality healthcare while in custody,” Dr. Muktar stated during the visit. “This enrollment will guarantee access to both basic and comprehensive healthcare services, contributing to their overall well-being and reformation.”

In response, the Controller of Corrections for Kano State, Ado Inuwa, thanked the state government for the initiative.

He called the development a major step in improving the living conditions of inmates. “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. “Healthcare is essential for effective custodial management, and this move will greatly assist in the reformation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates.”

The controller further emphasized that the health and medical welfare of inmates are crucial to their transformation, and called for continued collaboration between the state government and correctional facilities.

The new policy will cover routine medical check-ups, emergency treatments, and other essential health services, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to social welfare and justice.