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 for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.

She was selected from over 100,000 entries worldwide and is one of only two Africans to make the final shortlist.

She is appealing for public support to bring home a historic win for Ghana and Africa.

A proud alumna of Achimota School (Class of 1993), the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, Naomi has spent 23 years transforming cancer care delivery and nursing education across the continent.

As Head of Ghana’s premier cancer centre, she has led efforts to ensure equity in cancer outcomes, pioneered the development of specialist oncology nurse training, and redefined patient-centred care.

Under her leadership, more than 70 oncology and breast care nurses have been trained to serve communities nationwide.

Naomi has also partnered with leading global institutions such as Canada’s Cross Cancer Institute to introduce high-quality oncology education to Ghanaian nurses.

She played a central role in developing Ghana’s postgraduate oncology nursing curriculum and has mentored more than 48 oncology nurses from across Africa, helping build a new generation of empowered nurse leaders.

Her global influence includes roles with the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care (ISNCC), and as a member of ASCO’s Global Faculty.

She co-leads international research and policy initiatives that ensure African perspectives are included in global oncology strategies.

Naomi’s groundbreaking research on breast cancer risk among African women has shaped early detection strategies.

Her work on clinical trial protocols has also improved patient participation and data integrity in several international studies.

Her dedication has earned her several national honours, 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 is in the running for a $250,000 grand prize from the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award—funds she hopes to use to expand her work in cancer education, mentorship, and care across Africa.

She needs votes to secure this global win for Ghana and the continent. Vote for her at this link https://apply.asterguardians.com/voting