Ghanaian Nurse Wins $250,000 Global Nursing Award in Dubai

Dubai, UAE –
Ghana has scored a major win on the global healthcare stage as Mary Aboagye, a dedicated nurse serving in rural Eastern Region, was crowned the 2025 winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award held in Dubai. She took home a grand prize of $250,000.

Mary was recognized for her transformative work in maternal and child health, where she designed and implemented a community-based program that dramatically reduced maternal mortality in hard-to-reach villages.

“This honor is a victory for every nurse working under difficult conditions. I accept this award on behalf of all Ghanaian healthcare workers,” Mary said in an emotional speech.

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Selected from over 50,000 nominees worldwide, Mary’s innovative approach to healthcare delivery, especially her training of local birth attendants and outreach in maternal education, earned her global admiration.

The Ghana Health Service and Ministry of Health have hailed her win as a moment of national pride, describing her as a “heroine of silent sacrifice.”

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Mary Aboagye has announced plans to invest part of the prize into mobile maternal clinics and nursing scholarships for girls in deprived areas.

“This is not just about recognition—it’s about reinvesting into the future of healthcare in Ghana,” she told Top Knowledge TV.