Kogi State Government Launches Health Initiative for Inmates
On September 25, 2026, the Kogi State government, under the leadership of Governor Ododo, extended mobile medical services to inmates and personnel at the Koton Karfe Correctional Centre. This initiative, conducted by the Kogi State Ministry of Health, aimed to safeguard the health and wellbeing of individuals in correctional facilities.
The medical outreach, led by Dr. Komolafe, provided basic medical screenings and health services to at least 188 beneficiaries. The mobile medical team utilized Portable Digital X-ray technology with Artificial Intelligence for tuberculosis screening and collected body samples for advanced laboratory investigations.
Inmates expressed gratitude for the intervention, with one inmate stating, “I thought the world had forgotten me, but today Ododo has reminded me that I am not forgotten.” Dr. Adams Abdulazeez, the Commissioner for Health, noted Governor Ododo's appreciation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms in correctional services and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to improving the welfare and health of Kogi residents. The Ministry of Health plans to extend similar services to other correctional facilities in the state.
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