Sterling Bank gets recognition.

Sterling Bank Plc has emerged as the Outstanding Healthcare Financial Institution of the Year at the 2025 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards, held recently in Lagos.

According to a statement, the award ceremony spotlighted institutions and individuals making significant contributions to healthcare development in Nigeria.

Organisers honoured Sterling Bank for its commitment to financing healthcare innovation and supporting access to quality medical services across the country.

Speaking during the event, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, praised the winners for setting new standards in the sector, stating, “Tonight, we witnessed proof that our health sector is rich with talent, innovation, and resilience. These winners are the foundation of a stronger health system.

Other top winners at the 11th edition of the awards included the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, which won Public Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year, and Duchess International Hospital, named Private Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year.

Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency and Lagos State Health Management Agency jointly received the State Government Health Insurance of the Year.

The Ikorodu General Hospital and R-Jolad Hospital were awarded Public and Private Secondary Healthcare Facility of the Year, respectively. Leadway Health Limited was named Health Maintenance Organisation of the Year, while EHA Clinics received the Innovative Healthcare Service Provider of the Year award.