Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti, an oncology nurse specialist and Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has been named one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious ‘’Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award’’ out of over 100,000 entries worldwide. She is one of only two Africans to make the final shortlist and now needs public votes to bring home a historic win for Ghana and Africa.
A proud alumna of Achimota School, Class of 1993, University of Ghana ,Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives ,Naomi’s 23-year career has reshaped cancer care delivery and nursing education across the continent.
At the helm of Ghana’s premier cancer center, National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Center, she has championed equity in cancer outcomes, pioneered specialist nurse training, and transformed patient care. Under her leadership, over 70 oncology and breast care nurses have been trained.
Naomi has worked with leading global institutions, including the Cross Cancer Institute (Canada), to bring high-quality oncology education to Ghanaian nurses.
She played a key role in developing the country’s postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum and has mentored more than 48 nurses across Africa.
Her commitment to building capacity is helping to raise a new generation of empowered African oncology nurse leaders.
Her influence reaches the international stage through her work with the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC), and ASCO’s global faculty. She co-leads research initiatives and policy development efforts that integrate African perspectives into global oncology practices.
Naomi’s groundbreaking research on breast cancer risk among African women has reshaped early detection strategies. Her contributions to clinical trial protocols have enhanced patient engagement and data integrity across multiple international studies.
She has received numerous national accolades, including the Ghana Ministry of Health Excellence Award and the Dr. Dorcia Kisseh International Award from the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association.
Now, Naomi won a $250,000 global prize, and that will enable her to expand her work in cancer education, mentorship, and care across Africa, but she needs your vote to win.
