Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Celebrates One of its Own: 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award Winner Presents Her Global Honour to Hospital Leadership

As part of the activities marking her global recognition as Winner of the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, award-winning oncology nurse specialist Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti paid an official visit to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to present her award and express heartfelt appreciation to its leadership and staff. At Ghana’s premier tertiary hospital, Mrs. Ohene Oti extended deep gratitude for the institutional support, mentorship, and professional grounding that shaped her journey and contributed to her international achievement. She acknowledged Korle-Bu as a key pillar in her growth as a clinician, a leader, and a champion for excellence in oncology nursing.


She presented the prestigious award to:
• Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, Chief Executive Officer
• Mrs. Esinam Aimée Aku Akotey, Ag. Director of Nursing and Midwifery
• Senior management, nursing leadership, and the broader Korle-Bu workforce

The leadership of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital celebrated her remarkable accomplishment, describing it as a proud moment not only for the institution but also for Ghana and the entire nursing profession. They applauded her unwavering commitment to patient-centered cancer care, research-informed practice, and the professional development of nurses across Africa. Korle-Bu executives further noted that her recognition on the global stage reinforces the hospital’s legacy of producing exceptional healthcare professionals who make significant contributions locally and internationally. Mrs. Ohene Oti reaffirmed her dedication to advancing oncology nursing, strengthening cancer services, and using her award platform to train and empower more nurses.