The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enrolled 198,810 residents into its Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the past year, surpassing its annual target by over 100%.
Among them, 10,065 vulnerable persons, including pregnant women, were registered at no cost.
According to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the free registration allows access to services under the Basic Minimum Package of Health Services (BMPHS) through Primary Health Care (PHC) centres across the six Area Councils.
These services include preventive care, antenatal consultations, routine drugs, lab tests, ultrasound scans, and delivery—whether vaginal or via cesarean section—at any of the 14 General Hospitals in the FCT, all covered under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF).
Olayinka emphasized the FCTA’s commitment to ending preventable maternal and infant deaths.
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He added that several hospitals—including Gwarinpa, Nyanya, Abaji, and Kuje—have been upgraded to Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal Care (CEONC) centers, offering free cesarean sections and emergency services.
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services, reiterated this commitment during the 2025 World Health Day event, noting that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda and ensures zero tolerance for maternal and infant mortality.
Residents are encouraged to register for the scheme, while free enrollment for pregnant women remains ongoing.
