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The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has presented a GHC50,000 cash award to Naomi Oyo Ohene-Oti, a Ghanaian oncology nurse who recently won the 2025 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.
Ohene-Oti, who was internationally recognised for her outstanding contributions to cancer care, formally presented her accolade to the Ministry of Health in Accra.
Congratulating her on behalf of government and the people of Ghana, Mr. Akandoh described her achievement as a source of national pride and a reflection of the dedication, compassion, and professional excellence of Ghanaian nurses.
“This is not just your personal triumph but also a testament to the hard work of nurses across the country who serve in critical roles, often in deprived areas where doctors may be absent,” the Minister said.
He reiterated that nurses remain the backbone of Ghana’s healthcare delivery and highlighted several ongoing government interventions to support their welfare. These include a significant reduction in nursing training school fees, continued payment of trainee allowances, and plans to upgrade some nursing institutions into degree-awarding facilities.
Turning directly to Mrs. Ohene-Oti, the Minister commended her for projecting Ghana on the global stage. “Your achievement is Ghana’s achievement. Today, we are proud of you, and this support package is not just from me but from the Ministry of Health and the people of Ghana who stand behind you,” he added.
Mr. Akandoh further expressed confidence that her international recognition would inspire other health professionals including doctors, pharmacists, and nurses to strive for global excellence.
He also called for stronger collaboration among the public, regulators, unions, and training institutions to build a more resilient healthcare system. “Wisdom is not in one person’s head. Together, we can make Ghana’s healthcare system one of the best on the continent,” he noted.
The Minister assured that government will continue to celebrate and support health workers whose contributions advance healthcare delivery and uplift Ghana’s reputation internationally.
