Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, a renowned Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana, has made history by winning the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025. Mrs. Oti took home a cash prize of $250,000, recognizing her exceptional leadership, commitment, and impact in the healthcare sector.
The award ceremony, held in Dubai on May 26, 2025, celebrated the vital contributions of nurses to global health. Mrs. Oti was selected from over 100,000 nominations submitted from 199 countries, emerging among the top 10 global finalists alongside Khadija Mohamed Juma of Kenya.
A Legacy of Service and Innovation
With a career spanning over 23 years, Mrs. Oti has made pioneering strides in oncology nursing in Ghana. Her achievements include:
Training and Mentoring: Over 60 oncology nurse specialists and 10 breast care nurses trained and mentored.
Curriculum Development: Ghana’s first postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum developed in 2015.
Specialist Oncology Capacity: Key role in building specialist oncology capacity nationwide.
Mrs. Oti’s work extends internationally, with roles including:
AORTIC Member: Member of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC).
Global Bridges Oncology Grant: Co-investigator on the Global Bridges Oncology Grant.
ASCO Faculty Member: Global faculty member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses.
A Global Stage for Nurses
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award was launched in 2022 to celebrate the vital contributions of nurses to global health. Past winners include:
Anna Qabale Duba (Kenya): Inaugural award winner in 2022.
Margaret Helen Shepherd (UK): Award winner in 2023.
Maria Victoria Juan (Philippines): Award winner in 2024.
Mrs. Oti’s recognition affirms Ghana’s growing role in advancing cancer care in Africa and celebrates the immense value of dedicated nursing professionals on the global frontlines of healthcare.
Key Highlights:
$250,000 Cash Prize: Mrs. Oti won a cash prize of $250,000.
Global Recognition: Selected from over 100,000 nominations submitted from 199 countries.
Exceptional Leadership: Recognized for her exceptional leadership, commitment, and impact in the healthcare sector.
Source: Africa Publicity
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