FCT Enrolls 379 Inmates in Health Insurance Scheme

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has enrolled 379 inmates across various custodial centers in the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund health insurance scheme. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare access for incarcerated individuals and is part of a broader effort to reform the healthcare system within correctional facilities.

The enrollment exercise was accompanied by a free medical outreach program conducted at Kuje, Suleja, and Dukpa custodial centers, which was officially launched at the Kuje Custodial Centre. S.

Duza, a spokesman for the Nigerian Correctional Service FCT Command, described the initiative as a significant step towards advancing healthcare reform. The program aligns with the reform agenda of the Nigerian Correctional Service, led by Sylvest Nwakuch, to ensure that inmates have access to essential healthcare services during incarceration and after release.

The outreach included health checks, screenings, and the distribution of eyeglasses, with a total of 180 prescriptions filled for 100 inmates. Dr.

Adedolapo Fasaw emphasized the commitment to achieving universal health coverage and addressing the neglect faced by vulnerable populations.