Born in Pakistan, and migrating to Auckland, New Zealand at an early age, Anjeeya used her high school years to gain experiences in local hospitals, medical centres, and senior care facilities. She eventually decided that nursing was the career that could align with her passion to help others, and became a registered nurse. She has a Bachelor of Science in nursing, specialising in mental health and palliative care.
Over the last few years, Anjeeya has worked in rehabilitation facilities, surgical wards, hospitals, and private clinics. She was recently selected to serve as the lead nurse on the National Covid-19 Response Taskforce in New Zealand — a country recently praised for its management of the coronavirus crisis. In her role, Anjeeya works with a range of government organisations, including the Border and Customs Special Task Force Unit, the NZ Department of Immigration, and the NZ Ministry of Health.
Anjeeya is also on the frontlines working at the Auckland International Airport to test arriving passengers, supporting drive-thru testing clinics, and engaging with potentially infected patients or those being held in quarantine facilities.
“I strongly believe that you do not have to be a nurse, doctor, or healthcare professional to help during this time. I encourage everyone to help others by self-isolating, sharing, and following your country’s guidelines and taking care of your health.”
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Healthcare Hero - Anjeeya Amin
Passion for helping and making the world a better place was ingrained in Anjeeya from an early age by her parents. She was raised to believe that everyone is blessed with a special gift or talent that can be directed toward improving the quality of life of those around us.
