Access Heart Foundation
One Heartbeat at a Time
Increase in CVDs
The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases has increased by more than 93% in the past 30 years.
Ripple of Hope
Helping to reduce CVD mortality in Nigeria has been as small as a drop in the ocean, but every ripple counts.
About Us
At Access Heart Foundation, we are committed to bridging the gap in heart and renal healthcare by providing life-saving surgeries and treatment to underserved communities. Through our work, we aim to reduce preventable deaths and improve overall health outcomes, ensuring every individual has access to the care they deserve.
Mission
To provide life-saving cardiac care and surgery for vulnerable Nigerians, ensuring equitable access to essential healthcare while advocating for awareness and sustainable solutions to prevent heart and renal diseases.
Vision
Nigeria’s leading provider of life-saving cardiac and renal care, setting the standard for excellence in cardiac, thoracic, vascular and renal sciences. We strive to reduce preventable deaths from heart and renal diseases by ensuring access to high-quality surgeries and empowering families to build healthier, more prosperous futures.
HEART FOR ALL
A Global Initiative
Through extensive research and collaboration with healthcare providers from across the world, we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to closing the heart and renal care gap.
Programs
Current Initiatives & Projects
1000 hearts
Supporting 1000 peadiatric and adult patients
Training Programme
Local capacity building for nurses, physicians, surgeons, cath lab technicians, physiologists, and more
The Challenge
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, with over 20 million deaths annually. Tragically, 75% of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria, where limited infrastructure and high costs make access to care unattainable for many.
The Scale of the problem
Diving into the Numbers
%
Over 90% of Nigerians in need of heart surgeries never receive treatment.
Less than 1,000 heart surgeries are performed in a country with over 200 million people
The World Health Organization recommends that Nigeria perform 40,000 heart surgeries annually. However, the high cost of the procedures and limited access to centers are barriers to many patients receiving care.