• While nurses can apply, anyone may nominate, including healthcare professionals, colleagues or even patients.

• Nominations must be submitted online by February 15 at www.asterguardians.com.

Recognizing International Nurses Day May 12, 2022, Aster DM Healthcare honors the phenomenal contribution of nurses to the healthcare delivery system globally, and encourages U.S. Nurses to apply online for Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award at www.asterguardians.com by February 15, 2022.

Aster appointed Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as ‘Process Advisors’ to ensure due-diligence of applications based on the defined eligibility criteria, evaluation of the entries by an independent panel of experts and presentation by the finalists to an independent Jury to determine the final winner.

Encouraging nurses from the U.S. and around the world to apply or be nominated for the award, Dr. Azad Moopen, founder chairman and managing director of Aster DM Healthcare says, “Nurses are the unsung heroes of the healthcare system which has been proven undoubtedly during the Covid-19 pandemic. They continue to play a pivotal role and are the backbone of the healthcare delivery system working under tremendous pressure with huge commitment. With over 7,000 nurses in the Group, we consider it our obligation to recognize and celebrate the contribution of nurses across the world.”

Nominations have been received from 17,300+ registrants across 175 countries spanning the US, Middle East, Indian sub-continent, Africa, North and South America, Central Asia, Europe, and Oceania. After the initial review based on the set criteria, shortlisted nominations will undergo a voting process and 10 finalists will be selected for the award ceremony, interview and interactions with the jury.

Winners will be announced on May 12, 2022, International Nurses Day at a grand ceremony in Dubai. In addition to the substantial first prize of $250,000 USD, the nine finalists will also be presented with monetary prizes and awards.

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 27 hospitals, 126 clinics/ labs¹ and over 300 pharmacies in seven countries, including India. We have over 22,000 plus dedicated staff including 3,029 doctors and 6,729 nurses across the geographies that we are present in, delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: “We’ll 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.

[1] In India, Aster Pharmacies are under brand license agreements.

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