Johannesburg – South Africa’s more than 400 000 registered nurses have a chance to win the coveted Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, which will see the winner walk away with more than R4,5 million in prize money.
The award worth $250 000 (R4 606 350), is one of the worlds top awards in nursing with the highest prize money.
The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 has started accepting registrations from nurses from anywhere in the world to apply for the award by submitting nomination of their work.
Registered nurses from anywhere in the world – including South Africa – can apply in any of the seven Languages English, Mandarin, Hindi, Spanish, French, Arabic or Tagalog.
Nurses can apply in one Primary and up to two Secondary areas of contribution, namely Patient Care, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education, Social or Community service and Research or Innovation. The secondary areas of contribution can be optional.
Interested nurses can apply via www.AsterGuardians.com.
The deadline for the submission is November 30, 2022.
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, has announced London as the next destination for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 ceremony.
The award was announced on International Nurses Day 2021 as an initiative by the group to recognise the contribution of nurses to mankind and to the healthcare community.
The inaugural edition was held in Dubai on International Nurses Day in May 2022.
Nurses from more than 184 countries have submitted their nominations till date.
Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, said: Being the largest award for the nurses in the world, Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has been recognised and applauded by the medical fraternity and public across the globe”.
Dr. Moopen added: “After successfully conducting the first award function In Dubai this year, the organising committee decided to have the second edition of the award function in Europe next year.
“London is considered the ideal venue due to many reasons including being the headquarters of the commonwealth.
“We hope this will be a good tribute to the millions of nurses from many countries who have been serving the healthcare systems in various European countries like the NHS in the United Kingdom.
“We anticipate large participation of nurses from across the world, especially Britain.
Find out more about the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award at: www.AsterGuardians.com.
About Aster DM Healthcare:
Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in GCC and in India.
With an inherent emphasis on clinical excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 29 hospitals, 121 clinics, 421* pharmacies, 17 labs and 109 patient experience centers in seven countries, including India.
We have over 27,200 plus dedicated staff including 3,441 doctors and 7,901 nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: Well treat you well.
We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through our differentiated healthcare services across the Aster, Medcare and Access brands.
* Including 176 Pharmacies in India operated by Alfaone Retail Pharmacies Private Limited under brand license from Aster.
