The countdown to one of Nigeria’s most prestigious healthcare recognition events has begun as public voting for the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) 2025 has officially commenced.
This announcement follows conclusion of the nomination phase, which attracted thousands of entries from across the healthcare sector, according to a statement by Director of Marketing, Communication and Strategy, Moses Braimah, NHEA.
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 recognised for their innovation, excellence, and impact over the last year, Braimah said.
Following a rigorous nomination and screening process by the NHEA Jury, over 100 nominees emerged across diverse categories. These include ; 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, 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.”
“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, NHEA Executive Secretary, Vivian Alikali.
Voting will close at midnight on June 16, 2025. Winners will be unveiled at a grand award ceremony which holds on 27th June, 2025 in Lagos.
NHEA aimed to showcase excellence across all healthcare tiers, celebrating the leaders, innovators, and institutions pushing boundaries in service delivery, research, innovation, and technology integration.


