Afua Kobi Ampem SHS wins Ashanti NHIS inter-school quiz

Afua Kobi Ampem Senior High School triumphed in the Ashanti Regional edition of the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) inter-school quiz competition, outperforming competitors from Ibadur Rahman Academy SHS and Opoku Ware School. The quiz is part of a nationwide educational effort aimed at enhancing students' understanding of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), its benefits, entitlements, and operations.

The initiative, organized under NHIA Chief Executive Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, involved 48 schools nationwide, with participants receiving study materials and sensitization to bolster their knowledge of the scheme prior to regional contests.

Oswald Essuah-Mensah, Acting Head of Corporate Affairs at NHIA headquarters in Accra, explained to the students that the NHIS's sustainability relies on three key stakeholders: the scheme itself, healthcare providers, and its members. The chief executive urged the students to become advocates for the NHIS by disseminating information about its benefits within their communities.

Jacqueline Aygabeng, representing her team, expressed her team's delight at their victory, emphasizing the competition's challenging yet rewarding nature. She credited their success to divine support and the encouragement from their patrons and fellow students. Despite the newness of the NHIS topic to her team, Jacqueline said the contest had deepened her understanding of the scheme's benefits and the contributions it makes to healthcare.

Sixteen schools are anticipated to advance to zonal competitions, with winners proceeding to the grand finale in Accra. Organizers anticipate this initiative will enhance NHIS awareness among students and motivate them to share their knowledge with family and community members.