Welcome to IN BUT FREE (IBF) page, we are an organisation that promote health in Zambian correctional facilities. The following are some of the activities we do to achieve our gaol:
1.Train inmates as Peer Educators (PE)
2. Conduct awareness health talks to inmates and staff
3. TB screening (Entry, Mass, Passive and Exit)
4. Training of Correctional Officers as Psycho-Social Counsellors and Treatment Supporters
5. Training of Correctional Officers and Peers in Nutrition
6. Training of Correctional Officers in Health Communication
7. Production and distribution of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials
8.Production and distribution of Newsletter Magazine called “Inside News”
9. Follow-up of TB and HIV patients discharged while still on treatment
10. Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT)
11. Advocacy for improved correctional health
12. Provision of shaving appliances
13. Promotion of hygiene
14. HIV/AIDS surveillance
15. Support for recreational and educational activities for both juveniles and adults
16. Nutrition support for TB and ART Patients whose Body Mass Index (BMI) is below 18.5 17. Drama support as a communication tool
18. Supporting Infection Prevention and Control Committees in correctional facilities.