The Nigerian Heart Foundation
The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF), an affiliate of the World Heart Federation, Geneva, is a non-profit making and non-governmental organization concerned with the promotion of health and socio-economic well-being of Nigerians especially in the area of heart diseases.
NHF was inaugurated in July 1992 by a group of eminent Nigerian citizens, seasoned professionals from diverse background including medical practitioners and mass media experts. All NHF's activities and programmes are geared towards achieving three goals:
- Prevention and cure of heart diseases,
- Promotion and support of research on cardiovascular disease,
- Public enlightenment on prevention of heart diseases and promotion of heart health.
NHF is a founding member of the African Heart Network.
Aims and Objectives
The aims and objectives of the Foundation shall be:
- To promote the health and social well being of Nigerians especially in the areas of prevention and treatment of heart and allied diseases
- To organize International, National and Local conferences, Seminars,
Workshops and participate in fora on topics related to heart diseases.
- To disseminate up-to-date information on heart and other related diseases.
- To establish contact and affiliate with other groups, persons, organizations and
associations with similar interests either within or outside the country.
- To establish and administer research fund.
- To create awareness, educate and enlighten the public on behavioural
modification for the prevention of heart diseases and other cardiovascular problems.
Auditors
NHF is audited annually by
Lawal, Fafowora & Co
Chartered Accountants
Isijola House
2, Isijola Road
Off Ikorodu Road
Illupeju Lagos
Tel: 234-1-4968579/4930236
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