Nkroful Agricultural SHS wins Western Region NHIS Inter-School Quiz

Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Western Regional edition of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Inter-School Quiz Competition after a closely contested battle with two other schools at Fijai Senior High School on Monday.

The school secured 52 points to beat Archbishop Porter Girls’ Senior High School, which finished second with 50 points, while Adiembra Senior High School placed third with 40 points.

The competition brought together students from the three schools to test their knowledge of the NHIS through several rounds of questions, highlighting their understanding of the Scheme, as well as their confidence, teamwork and quick thinking.

Beyond the competition, the initiative was designed to deepen young people's understanding of the NHIS and equip them with accurate information to promote the Scheme within their schools, families and communities.

Welcoming participants, the Western Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Mr Joseph Meneabeh Akpoh, encouraged the contestants to become ambassadors of the Scheme by educating others on its benefits, as well as the rights and responsibilities of members.

The NHIA's Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Oswald Essuah-Mensah, also stressed the importance of involving young people in efforts to advance Ghana's quest for Universal Health Coverage.

He urged the students to remain informed about the Scheme, maintain active NHIS membership and speak up against illegal payments demanded from members at healthcare facilities.

Speaking on behalf of the Regional Director of Education, the School Health Education Programme (SHEP) Coordinator, Madam Ruth Adu, encouraged the students to make the most of the experience, noting that taking part in the competition was itself an achievement and an opportunity to learn.

The competition was organised by the NHIA's Corporate Affairs Directorate in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service as part of efforts to strengthen public understanding of the Scheme and encourage greater youth participation in health insurance advocacy.

With their regional victory, Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School will now represent the Western Region at the Inter-Zonal competition, where it will face winners from other regions.