FRAUD Expert Dr Masiye Banda has advised government to implement robust fraud risk management measures before increasing NHIMA contributions. Dr Banda says he suspects collusion between healthcare providers and private pharmacies, which could lead to fraudulent prescriptions and significant financial losses for the National Health Insurance Management Authority. In a statement, Dr Banda said there was need to conduct thorough investigations into suspected fraud and take appropriate action to prevent future occurrences. “Dr Masiye Banda, a fraud expert and CEO of Capital Consulting Group, has raised concerns about the potential for widespread fraud within the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) in Zambia. He suggests that before increasing contributions, the government should address the issue of improprieties and implement robust...