Accra High wins Greater Accra NHIS inter-schools quiz after keen contest

Accra High School has emerged winner of the Greater Accra Regional National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Inter-Schools Quiz Competition after edging out Accra Academy and Ebenezer Senior High School in a closely fought contest.

The competition, held at St. Mary’s Senior High School, brought together the three schools in a test of knowledge on the National Health Insurance Scheme, its benefits and its role in improving access to healthcare.

It was attended by the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Marguerita Taylor Plange, and the Authority’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer in charge of Administration and Human Resources, Raphael Segkpeb and distinguished staff.

Accra High’s winning team, led by Esther Tabi Nkrumah, with Ridwan Salifu and Fiodaus Yaya, demonstrated consistency and composure throughout the competition, eventually pulling ahead in the final round to claim the top position.

The contest began on a particularly competitive note, with all three schools recording perfect scores in the first three rounds, which offered no clear advantage to any of the teams.

The final round became decisive stage of the contest, which became a test of accuracy and the ability to deliver under pressure.

Accra High seized the opportunity and correctly answered both questions in the final round to secure another perfect score and establish its lead. The team’s performance proved enough to put it ahead of its competitors, although the final scores showed just how closely contested the competition had been.

It is worthy to note that Accra High topped with 42 points, Accra Academy finished second with 40.5 points, narrowly missing out on the top position, while Ebenezer Senior High School followed with 40 points.

The participating schools were rewarded with certificates of participation and financial support for their respective institutions, recognising their involvement in the competition and the effort invested in preparing for the contest.

Speaking to Adomonline.com after the victory, Accra High contestant Fiodaus Yaya attributed the team’s success to the preparation they put in ahead of the contest, saying their readiness helped them respond confidently to the questions and maintain their performance throughout the rounds.

She also commended the NHIA for creating an opportunity for students to participate in the broader effort to promote awareness of the NHIS and its benefits.

However, she called for similar educational competitions to be extended to schools in rural communities, arguing that doing so would help widen access to information about healthcare rights and the benefits available under the scheme.

“I think we should continue bringing out these programmes to educate people on their health rights and benefits, especially people in rural areas,” she said.

With the regional and interzonal stages ahead, she said the team would intensify its preparations to improve on its performance and secure the ultimate victory in the subsequent contests.