Maheswari Jaganathan is a nationally recognized oncology nurse leader who pioneered Malaysia’s Patient Navigation Program, transforming breast cancer care by reaching over 4,700 newly diagnosed women and closing critical gaps in access and equity.

This program — now implemented across multiple hospitals in Malaysia — integrates clinical support with financial, legal, and emotional advocacy, dramatically improving patient outcomes.

Recognized by the World Health Organization, her work is redefining nursing as a force for system change.

She plans to establish a Navigation Academy for Southeast Asia — a regional hub of learning and collaboration focused on system change, AI, mHealth, and research — further positioning nurses at the forefront of healthcare transformation.