Moses Braimah
NHEA Director, Marketing, Communication & Strategy
The countdown to Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare recognition event has begun as public voting for the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) 2025 officially went live on Monday, 20th May, 2025. This announcement follows a successful conclusion of the nomination phase, which attracted thousands of entries from across the healthcare sector.
This marks a significant milestone in the lead-up to the 11th edition of the event, where hundreds of top-performing organisations and individuals across Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem will be recognized for their innovation, excellence and impact over the last year.
Following a rigorous nomination and screening process by the NHEA Jury, over 100 nominees emerged across diverse categories. These include well-known names such as FMC Ebute Metta, Duchess International Hospital, Cedarcrest, LifeWORTH, Total Health Trust, GE Healthcare, JNCI, Stanbic IBTC, Sterling Bank, Mainland FM, Nigeria Health Watch, Mobi Health, Cerba -Lancet, Smile360 Dental, and Nisa Premier Hospital among others.
“Nomination closed on May 16, 2025, with many surprises and excitement,” said Moses Braimah, NHEA Director of Marketing, Communication & Strategy. “We are now at the final stage where public voting is underway. Some shortlisted nominees are also being visited by our field team for verification, ensuring transparency and integrity in the award process.”
To participate in the voting, the public is encouraged to visit the official voting portal at https://nigeriahealthcareawards.com.ng/online-voting/.
“Voters are required to register by creating an account with a valid email address, which will be authenticated. Once registered, they can log in and cast their votes,” explained Vivian Alikali, NHEA Executive Secretary.
Voting will close at midnight on June 16, 2025. Winners will be unveiled at a grand award ceremony on Friday, 27th June, 2025, at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Now in its 11th edition, the NHEA 2025 will showcase excellence across all healthcare tiers, celebrating the leaders, innovators, and institutions pushing boundaries in service delivery, research, innovation, and technology integration.
Often referred to as the “Oscars of Nigerian healthcare,” the NHEA serves as a platform to spotlight transformative achievements across service delivery, healthcare innovation, and stakeholders’ impact nationwide.
NHEA is proudly supported by PharmAccess Foundation and organised by Global Health Project and Resources (GHPR) in partnership with Anadach Group, USA.
