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DUBAI, U.A.E., January 31, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ -

    --  Till date more than 17300+ registrations have been received from nurses

        from 175 countries

    --  The announcement comes as a response to increasing requests from nurses

        worldwide for more time to complete the documentation process, following

        the Covid-19 surge

    --  Nurses from around the world can submit their nominations via

        www.asterguardians.com [http://www.asterguardians.com/]

    Launched on International Nurses Day

in May 2021 by Aster DM Healthcare, with an aim to recognize the phenomenal

contribution of nurses to the healthcare delivery system globally, Aster

Guardians Global Nursing Award has been receiving an overwhelming response from

nurses worldwide. The application system is completely online via

www.asterguardians.com [http://www.asterguardians.com/], where a nurse can

submit her own application for the award or anyone can nominate a nurse, who

they think is worthy of the award.

    Aster has appointed Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as 'Process Advisors' who would

ensure due-diligence of applications based on the defined eligibility criteria,

evaluation of the entries by an independent panel of experts, and presentation

by the finalists to an independent well-known Jury to determine the final

winner.

    Encouraging nurses from around the world to apply and nominate nurses for

the

award, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM

Healthcare said, "Nurses are the unsung heroes of the healthcare system which

has been proven undoubtedly during the Covid-19 pandemic. They continue to play

a pivotal role and are the backbone of the healthcare delivery system working

under tremendous pressure with huge commitment. Aster Guardians Global Nursing

Award is our effort to recognize the phenomenal work being done by the nursing

community worldwide. With over 7000 nurses in the Group, we consider it our

obligation to recognize and celebrate the contribution of nurses across the

world."

    Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has started receiving nominations from

nurses based in Middle East, Indian sub-continent, Africa, North and South

America, Central Asia, Europe, and Oceania. So far, 17300+ registrations have

been received from 175 countries. Given the overwhelming response, the last date

for accepting nominations has been extended to 15th February 2022, from the

earlier announced date of 30th January, 2022. After the initial review based on

the set criteria, shortlisted nominations will undergo a voting process.

Subsequently 10 finalists would be selected for the award ceremony, interview,

and interactions with the jury. The final Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award

winner will be announced on 12th May- International Nurses Day in 2022 at a

grand ceremony in Dubai. Apart from the substantial First Prize of US $ 250,000,

the 9 finalists will also be presented with monetary prize and awards.

    About Aster DM Healthcare

    Aster DM Healthcare Limited is one of the largest private healthcare service

providers operating in GCC and in India. With an inherent emphasis on clinical

excellence, we are one of the few entities in the world with a strong presence

across primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary healthcare through our 27

hospitals, 126 clinics/ labs1 and over 300 pharmacies in seven countries,

including India. We have over 22,000 plus dedicated staff including 3,029

doctors and 6,729 nurses across the geographies that we are present in,

delivering a simple yet strong promise to our different stakeholders: "We'll

treat you well." We reach out to all economic segments in the GCC states through

our differentiated healthcare services across the "Aster", "Medcare" and

"Access" brands.

    1In India, Aster Pharmacies are under brand license agreements.

    DISCLAIMER:

    Certain statements in this document that are not historical facts are

forward

looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks

and uncertainties like government actions, local, political or economic

developments, technological risks, and many other factors that could cause

actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant

forward-looking statements. Aster DM Healthcare will not be in any way

responsible for any action taken based on such statements and undertakes no

obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect

subsequent events or circumstances.

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   Source: Aster DM Healthcare