St. Joseph Senior High School has emerged champions of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Western North Regional Inter-School Quiz Competition, defeating Awaso STEM Senior High School and Bibiani Senior High Technical School in a closely contested final.
The competition, held at Sefwi Wiawso Senior High School, saw St. Joseph SHS secure 73 points to claim the championship, narrowly beating Awaso STEM SHS, which finished second with 70 points, while Bibiani SHTS placed third with 39 points.
The three-point difference between the top two schools reflected the competitive nature of the final, as contestants demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of the National Health Insurance Scheme and related health issues.
For their outstanding performance, St. Joseph SHS received a cash prize of GH₵3,000, with each contestant receiving a certificate of participation and the school also receiving a certificate.
First runners-up, Awaso STEM SHS, took home GH₵2,000, while Bibiani SHTS received GH₵1,000 for placing third. Contestants from both schools were also awarded individual certificates, alongside certificates presented to their respective schools.
Beyond the competition, the initiative formed part of the NHIA’s efforts to educate students on the importance of health insurance, including its benefits, registration procedures, membership renewal and role in improving access to affordable healthcare.
It also sought to encourage students to become advocates for health insurance awareness in their schools and communities.
Speaking at the event, the Western North Regional Director of the NHIA, Frank Duku, emphasised the importance of using educational competitions to increase awareness of the scheme among young people.
The Western North Regional Director encouraged students to share the knowledge acquired with their families and communities, stressing that young people have an important role to play in promoting health insurance education.
Announcing the next stage of the competition, the Regional Director said, “St. Joseph Senior High School, having emerged winners of the regional competition, will represent the Western North Region at the zonal level of the NHIS Inter-School Quiz Competition.”
The announcement adds another responsibility for the regional champions, who will now carry the hopes of Western North into the next stage of the competition.
The event brought together the Western North Regional Director of the NHIA, national and regional NHIA staff, representatives of the Ghana Education Service, teachers and students from various senior high schools for the competition.
