The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has commenced the nominations for the NHEA 2024, saying that about 30 awards and recognitions will be presented at this year’s event, being the tenth in its series.
Themed, “Navigating Tomorrow: Accelerating Strategies for Healthcare Transformation,” Dr. Wale Alabi, the NHEA Project Director, stressed that this year marks a decade of the award’s impactful existence.Speaking in a statement signed by Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Marketing, Communication, and Strategy, Scheduled for June 21, 2024, at 5:00 pm, Alabi said the award ceremony will hold at The Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. According to him, the theme aligns with Nigeria’s healthcare transformation plan, spotlighting and recognising stakeholders, facilities, and organisations that have significantly contributed to the healthcare sector.Nomination Procedure Alabi noted that the nominations opened on February 27, 2024, and will close on May 23, 2024, at midnight, saying that the public is encouraged to participate actively in the nomination process. The public should make nominations for corporate or individual categories on the official award website, he said, adding that voting will commence after nomination closes.Also, Dr. Pamela Ajayi, President Health Federation of Nigeria (HFN), said, “the health federation is excited about the NHEA tenth year edition and we eagerly look forward to working with the organisers to have a successful event.”Njide Ndili, Country Director of PharmAccess Foundation said, “we remain committed to NHEA, and quality and safety in Nigeria healthcare.”Braimah expressed optimism about this year’s event. He said, “With the increasing interest and investment in the industry, by both government and the diasporas, we can expect to see some truly exceptional nominees at this year’s awards ceremony.”He added that NHEA, known as the Oscar of Nigerian healthcare awards, has become a source of pride and aspiration for various stakeholders over the last 10 editions.Awards Categories
About 30 awards and recognitions will be presented at the ceremony, made up of the following major categories; Special Recognition Awards, Special Awards, Healthcare Delivery Services, Biomedical Technology, and Pharmaceuticals. Some of the award categories are; The Lifetime Achievement Award, Sterling Bank Innovative Healthcare Service Provider of the Year, PharmAccess SafeCare Facility of the Year, PharmAccess Most Active Facility on the SafeCare Quality Platform and Most Outstanding Oncology Centre of the Year.
Others are Biomedical Engineering Service Company of the Year, Hospital Equipment Marketing Company of the Year, Community Pharmacy of the Year, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company of the Year, etc. Some new categories have been introduced, Alabi noted. It comprised of; Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year, Private Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year, Public Secondary Healthcare Facility of the Year, Private Secondary Healthcare Facility of the Year, and State Primary Healthcare Agency of the Year.NHEA is organised by the Global Health Project and Resources (GHPR) in collaboration with Anadach Group, USA. Its partners and collaborators include; HFN, International Health Federation (IHF), PharmAccess Foundation, among others.
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