Nigeria, July 30 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), over failure to remit payments to healthcare providers.

In a statement issued Tuesday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, the administration said erring HMOs risk sanctions for delays in settling capitation and service fees owed to hospitals and clinics.

The FHIS is a social health insurance programme providing financial protection and access to healthcare for FCT residents.

While enrollment is free for FCTA staff, area council employees, and vulnerable groups such as pregnant women...