Eligibility and Criteria
This award honors clinicians, health facilities, or institutions that have successfully integrated self-care into their service delivery models. These providers go beyond traditional clinical care by equipping patients with tools, knowledge, and strategies to actively manage their health. Their approach strengthens continuity of care, encourages early prevention, and builds long-term resilience within communities.
Who is eligible:
- Individual health practitioners, health facilities, or institutions that have demonstrated excellence in self-care education and integration into daily practice.
What nominators should consider:
- Examples of how the nominee empowers patients through training, counseling, and provision of resources.
- Evidence of measurable improvements in patient outcomes, preventive care, or reduced facility burden.
- Innovative programs that encourage patients to take ownership of their well-being outside the facility.
- The role of leadership, mentorship, or system change in integrating self-care at scale.
