Zebila Senior High and Technical School emerged as the winner of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Inter-School Quiz Competition held at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School in the Upper East Region. The competition aimed to improve students' knowledge of the NHIS and encourage them to promote health insurance awareness in their communities. Three participating schools recorded close scores of 39, 41 and 42 points, reflecting the competitive nature of the contest.
The Upper East Regional Coordinator of RISHEP, Mark Adune, stated that the initiative was designed to equip students with knowledge about the NHIS and encourage them to become ambassadors of the scheme in their families and communities. He explained that the essence of the project was to create awareness among senior high school students about the National Health Insurance Scheme. This would enable students to educate their parents and other community members about the benefits of health insurance.
According to Mark Adune, the initiative would contribute to increased public awareness and enrolment in the NHIS. He recalled that a similar programme was organised in 2014 and expressed satisfaction with the revival of the initiative after approximately 12 years. The RISHEP Coordinator commended the participating schools for their performances, describing the competition as an important learning opportunity for students.
A contestant from the winning school, Joshua Aduku, expressed excitement about the victory, saying he had not expected to be selected to represent his school. He attributed the school's success to discipline, hard work and determination, adding that the experience had strengthened his confidence. Joshua expressed optimism about Zebila Senior High and Technical School's chances at the next stage of the competition.
The NHIS Inter-School Quiz Competition forms part of efforts to strengthen health insurance education among young people and encourage students to promote awareness of the scheme beyond their schools. The competition is one of the initiatives aimed at promoting health insurance awareness in the Upper East Region. Zebila Senior High and Technical School will represent the region at the zonal level.
The competition was held at Bolgatanga Girls Senior High School, and the three participating schools demonstrated a good understanding of the NHIS. The Upper East Regional Coordinator of RISHEP, Mark Adune, commended the students for their performance and encouraged them to continue promoting health insurance awareness in their communities.
Zebila Senior High and Technical School's victory in the NHIS Inter-School Quiz Competition is a significant achievement for the school and the region. The school's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the students and teachers. The NHIS Inter-School Quiz Competition will continue to be an important platform for promoting health insurance education among young people in the Upper East Region.
Key points
- The competition aimed to improve students' knowledge of the NHIS and encourage them to promote health insurance awareness in their communities.
