A free medical outreach to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Jos Custodial Centre (Jos Prison) took place on the 22nd of October 2021. The outreach tagged “The Father’s Love Medical Outreach” was a collaboration between Bukola Stephens Initiative, Kolmarg Eyesight Foundation (KEF), and 4 other non-governmental organizations. KEF provided eye care for the prison inmates as well as prison personnel. Services rendered included eye examinations, refraction and dispensing of reading glasses, treatment of glaucoma and other minor eye conditions such as allergic conjunctivitis. As the prison does not have an ophthalmologist or optometrist, the medical outreach provided an opportunity for inmates and prison officials to have their eyes examined.

Five inmates identified with cataracts have been scheduled for surgery which will also be done free of charge by KEF. Inmates diagnosed with glaucoma, a blinding eye disease will, however, need regular follow-up. The foundation will be working with the prison authorities to provide these inmates with the necessary care.