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Naomi Ohene Oti makes Ghana proud …wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award in Dubai
A ghanaian nurse, Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, on Monday, May 26 became the first Ghanaian to win the coveted 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in Dubai, since its inception.
She received the award, which comes with a $250,000 cash prize, after she was selected from over 100,000 nominations from 199 countries.
The award places Ghana on the global healthcare map and marks a significant moment not only for her professional journey but also for Ghana’s growing influence in global health.
Naomi’s win places her alongside past recipients of the award, including Kenya’s Anna Qabale Duba (2022), the UK’s Margaret Helen Shepherd (2023), and the Philippines’ Maria Victoria Juan (2024).
This year’s finalists represented 10 countries, including the USA, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, UAE, Kenya, and Ghana. Among such global talent, Naomi stood out, waving Ghana’s flag high on a prestigious international platform.
Naomi, an Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is currently serving as Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy, Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre at the facility.
Naomi has played a transformative role in advancing cancer care in Ghana. With a career spanning more than two decades, she pioneered the country’s first postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum in 2015 and has since mentored over 60 oncology nurse specialists and 10 breast care nurses.
She is also a respected voice in international cancer research and education, and serves as a global faculty member for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Multidisciplinary Cancer Management Courses.
Again, Naomi is a member of the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), and a co-investigator on the Global Bridges Oncology Grant.
The Ministry of Health has described her achievement as a testament to the dedication and excellence within Ghana’s nursing profession.
According to the Ministry, “Naomi’s dedication to cancer care, service, and innovative contributions to Oncology Nursing have earned her global recognition.
It also said as a former recipient of the Ministry of Health’s Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Award, this latest honour reflects Naomi’s continued impact and leadership in advancing healthcare in Ghana and beyond
Her leadership in oncology care, according to the Ministry, highlights the capacity of Ghanaian nurses to make global impact and signals a growing recognition of the country’s healthcare
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
