The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has announced the opening of nominations for NHEA 2020.
In a release made available to BusinessDay, Wale Alabi, project director, NHEA, says the award is the Oscar of Nigeria’s healthcare, noting that in the last seven years the award has grown to become a point of reference in the industry.
“We would continue to do our best in order not to abuse the confidence placed on us. The theme for NHEA 2020 is Inspire, Innovate, and Collaborate,” alabi said.
According to him, the LOC hopes to continuously use the platform presented by this award to inspire, promote innovation and collaborations in the ecosystem.
He advises various stakeholders to visit the award website, www.
“Nominations can be made for corporate or individual categories by any member of the public. You can either nominate online or download the nomination form,” he added.
Moses Braimah, director of marketing- communication and strategy, NHEA also spoke on the commencement of NHEA 2020 nominations.
“We are expecting about 30 percent increase in the nominations for NHEA 2020 due to growing awareness and acceptance of the award by various stakeholders.”
Braimah, added that the award focuses on; outstanding performances, creation of new business models, recognize those who embrace new trends, market leadership and inspirational performance amongst others.
About 29 awards and recognitions will be presented at the ceremony. It is made up of four main categories; Special Awards, Healthcare Delivery Services, Biomedical Technology and Pharmaceuticals.
Some of the awards up for grabs include; The Lifetime Achievements Award, Outstanding State Government Healthcare Programme of the Year, Outstanding CSR Health Project of the Year and Healthcare Media Excellence (print, online and Broadcast).
Others are; Private Healthcare Provider of the Year, Laboratory Service provider of the Year, and Radiology Service Provider of the Year. Others are; Biomedical Engineering Service Company of the Year, IVF Service Provider of the Year, Dialysis Service Provider of the Year, Eyecare Service Provider of the Year, Laboratory Equipment Marketing Company of the Year, Nursing & Midwifery Excellence Award of the Year, Technology-Driven Pharmaceutical Distributor of the Year and Most Improved Pharmaceutical Retail Outlet of the Year.
NHEA is organised by Global Health Project and Resources (GHPR) in collaboration with Anadach Group, USA.
ANTHONIA OBOKOH
