Power of Attorney for Nita Ahuja

This filing documents a Power of Attorney granted by Nita Ahuja, an officer and director of Abbott Laboratories, to Jessica H. Paik and Aaron N. Rice. The attorneys-in-fact are authorized to prepare, sign, and file SEC forms and documents, including those related to Rule 144 and Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act. They are also empowered to manage the undersigned's account in the EDGAR Next system. This authorization remains in effect until Ahuja is no longer required to make such filings or until revoked in writing. The power of attorney will be filed with the SEC.