Nurse Maria Victoria Juan Honoured with Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Award Recognition | Maria Victoria Juan awarded Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024 for nursing excellence. |
| Award Presenter | Dr. Azad Moopen, founder chairman of Aster DM Healthcare. |
| Award Grant | Maria received a grant of over Dh900,000. |
| Key Achievement | Established the first aeromedical evacuation system in the Philippines. |
| Career Background | Consultant at Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. |
| Training and Challenges | Completed a nine-month aeromedical evacuation training program at age 54, overcoming fears of flying and deepwater swimming. |
| Praise from Dr. Azad Moopen | Recognized as an example of nursing excellence, inspiring the global healthcare community. |
| Environmental Initiatives | Led initiatives using vetiver grass technology to combat soil erosion and water pollution. |
| Pandemic Response | Organized the Endurun Mega Swabbing Center, conducting nearly 500,000 COVID-19 tests. |
| Global Applications | Award received 78,000 applications from 202 countries, a 50% increase from 2023. |
| Other Finalists | Nine finalists recognized from Kenya, Papua New Guinea, USA, Uganda, UAE, India, Singapore, and England. |