About Us
At Access Heart Foundation, we are dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape for underserved communities across Nigeria, with a primary focus on heart health. Founded by passionate healthcare professionals Lola Mariam Alliand Dr. Folasade Alli, our mission is to provide life-saving heart surgeries and create long-lasting solutions to improve the quality of life for those in need.
Despite heart disease being the leading cause of death globally, access to affordable and timely cardiac care remains a distant hope for many Nigerians, especially in the northern regions. With limited healthcare infrastructure and financial constraints, many are left to face heart disease without the medical attention they urgently need.
We believe that every individual, regardless of their financial background or location, deserves access to life-saving healthcare. Through partnerships, awareness campaigns, and dedicated medical outreach, we are committed to making this vision a reality.
Transforming Heart Healthcare in Nigeria
Heart Surgery Shortage
With fewer than 1,000 heart surgeries performed annually in Nigeria, Access Heart Foundation is dedicated to addressing the critical shortage of heart care services in the country.
Building Capacity
We are training local medical professionals to ensure sustainable heart care in underserved regions.
Shaping the Future
We envision a future where all Nigerians, regardless of location or income, have access to life-saving heart care, reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease on our communities.
Real People. Real Impact.
Access Heart Foundation is committed to addressing the critical shortage of heart surgeries in Nigeria. With a population of over 200 million, Nigeria performs fewer than 1,000 heart surgeries annually, a stark contrast to smaller countries like South Africa and Egypt, each performing over 5,000 surgeries yearly. This disparity has left thousands of Nigerians, particularly in northern Nigeria, without access to the essential cardiac care they need. Many of those who can afford the procedures are forced to travel abroad or to more developed parts of the country, further exacerbating the inequity in healthcare access.
At Access Heart Foundation, we are working to close this gap by focusing on the most vulnerable populations in northern Nigeria.
Meet Our Board
Lola Mariam Alli
Co-Founder
Dr. Folasade Alli
Co-Founder
Henry Egbiki
Chairman
Ayo Otuyalo
Vice-Chairman
Olufisayo Okunsanya
Treasurer
Zainab Mustapha Jaji
Board of Trustees
Isi Igenegba
Board of Trustees
Chantelle Abdul
Board of Trustees
Mohammed Abdu Yakasa
Board Member
Dr. Umma Wali-Yar’Adua
Board Member
Dr. Wilhelm Lichtenberg
Board Member
Clare Omatseye
Board Member
Our Partners
We believe that transforming cardiac care requires strong partnerships. Through strategic alliances with medical institutions, government agencies, healthcare organizations, and dedicated supporters, we are creating sustainable cardiac care infrastructure that serves Nigeria with excellence and compassion.
Interested in partnering with us?
