Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti after receiving the award on Monday
Ghana’s Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has won the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, valued at $250,000.
Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti was announced as the winner of the prestigious award during a ceremony held in Dubai on Monday, May 26, 2025.
She emerged victorious from a pool of 100,000 nominees spanning 199 countries.
A video from the event captured an emotional Oyoe Ohene Oti, visibly stunned upon hearing her name announced as the winner. She was seen being embraced by her colleagues before stepping forward to receive the award.
Oyoe, who serves as the Head of Nursing at Ghana’s National Radiotherapy, Oncology, and Nuclear Medicine Centre, was recognised for her groundbreaking contributions to cancer care across Africa.
With over 23 years of experience, she has played a pivotal role in advancing specialist oncology training in Ghana. Her mentorship has helped shape over 60 oncology nurse specialists and 10 breast care nurses.
In 2015, she contributed to the development of Ghana’s first postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum.
Her impact extends well beyond Ghana’s borders. Oyoe is a member of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and serves as a co-investigator on the Global Bridges Oncology Grant.
According to a report by Graphic Online, she is also a global faculty member for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses.
Her dedication to improving cancer care has earned her several accolades, including the Ministry of Health’s Excellence Award and the Dr Dorcia Kisseh International Award.
Commenting on the significance of the award, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder and Chairman of Aster DM Healthcare, praised the impact of the two African finalists:
“Their stories demonstrate extraordinary courage, innovation, and commitment to community health, whether it’s transforming cancer care or revolutionising blood donation systems. These nurses are redefining leadership in healthcare,” he said.
About the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award is now in its fourth edition and is one of the world’s most respected honours for nurses.
Finalists were selected through an independent process overseen by Ernst & Young LLP and reviewed by an international jury of healthcare experts.
Watch the moment Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti was named winner of the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award:
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