Global Health Experts Appointed to Judge Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025

KOCHI:
Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare provider in the GCC and India, has unveiled the distinguished Grand Jury for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 in Dubai, UAE.

This esteemed panel comprises of five leading healthcare experts: Prof. Sheila Tlou, Co-Chairperson of the Global HIV Prevention Coalition, Botswana, Special Ambassador of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance and Former Minister of Health, Botswana; Prof. James Buchan, Adjunct Professor at the WHO Collaborating Centre, University of Technology, Sydney, and Editor Emeritus of the Human Resources for Health Journal; Dr. Peter Carter, OBE Awardee and Independent Healthcare Consultant, Former CEO Central & Northwest London, NHS and Former CEO of Royal College of Nursing, UK; Dr. Niti Pall, President Elect at International Diabetes Federation, Senior Consultant at AXA EssentiAll, France and Board Chair of Harbr & Managing Director of Health4all Advisory, UK and Vishal Bali, Executive Chairman of Asia Healthcare Holdings & Senior Advisor, TPG Growth, and General Council Member, Neonates Foundation of India.

Reflecting on the remarkable entries this year, Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare said, “As we approach the 4th edition of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards, it is inspiring to witness the platform’s evolution and its profound impact on the global nursing community. This year has seen an exceptional response from nurses worldwide, with over 100,000 registrations pouring in from 199 countries. The task ahead for our esteemed panel of judges is both exciting and challenging, as they shortlist 10 finalists of accomplished nurses making significant contributions in their respective fields and communities. One of these outstanding nurses will win the prestigious award, accompanied by a prize fund of USD 250,000.”

Aster has appointed Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as ‘Process Advisors’ to independently review the applications based on the defined eligibility criteria, moderate evaluation of the entries by an independent panel of experts and present a list of shortlisted candidates to the Grand Jury to determine the winner.