The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, has appealed to Ghanaians to place greater emphasis on the welfare of prison inmates.
She emphasized that prisoners deserve access to quality healthcare and humane treatment while serving their sentences.
She made the call on Thursday, June 25, 2026, during the launch of the Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.
The project is aimed at improving healthcare delivery within correctional facilities across the country through the provision of medicines, medical equipment, and other essential health supplies.
Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie, said “the health and well-being of inmates remain a critical responsibility of society.”
She observed that many prisoners face health challenges that require timely medical attention.
She stressed that investing in inmate healthcare not only safeguards lives but also promotes successful rehabilitation and reintegration into society upon their release.
Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie commended stakeholders and partners who contributed to the establishment of the Medicine and Equipment Bank, describing the initiative as “a significant step toward addressing healthcare gaps within the country’s prisons.”
She further appealed to individuals, corporate organizations, religious bodies, and philanthropists to “support the programme to ensure that inmates receive the medical care they need.”
The Prisons Medicine and Equipment Bank is expected to serve as a centralized platform for mobilizing and distributing medical supplies to prison facilities nationwide, ultimately enhancing healthcare services and improving the living conditions of inmates across the country.
By Benjamin Aidoo
