Arial Lanada
A nurse in Oxford and a Covid-19 matron in West Hertfordshire have jointly won the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Nurse of the Year award.
Ariel Lanada, a children’s nurse at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, was celebrated for his work with the Filipino community during the coronavirus pandemic.
“It has never been more important to support each other, and be there for each other”
Ariel Lanada
Meanwhile, Theresa Maunganidze, Covid-19 matron at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, was praised for her contribution to the coronavirus testing programme.
The two were recognised for their outstanding work during a virtual ceremony of the National BAME Health and Care Awards, which was held last week.
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