Bill for establishment of FCT Health Insurance passes 2nd reading at NASS

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By Jessica Dogo

Malam Adamu Bappah, the Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), has said that the bill for establishment of Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) has passed second reading at the National Assembly (NASS).

Bappah said this during the second stakeholders meeting with Kwali Area Council organised by FHIS on Monday in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the bill would be passed by the 9th Assembly, adding that the idea is a welcome development to the FCT.

The secretary urged everyone to make use of the opportunity by coming up with a practical, workable suggestions and inputs that would bring succour to the enrollees and FCT residents.

“It is important to note that the bill for the establishment of the FCT Health Insurance Agency has passed the second reading and public hearing at the National Assembly.

“This is definitely a welcome development and we hope that the bill shall be passed in this 8th Assembly.

“This…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria