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Know Your Numbers:Check Your Blood PressureRegularly!
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Lower your blood pressure andrisk of a heart attack
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Consume a good portion of fruits andvegetables per day
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Engage infor at least30 minutes a day
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Avoid Tobacco Use&Exposure To Second Hand Smoking
Who We Are
A non-profit and non-governmental organization founded in 1992 to promote heart health, scientific research in cardiovascular health, healthy lifestyles and advocacy on heart issues. Funded by public and private sector support in terms of donations in cash and kind.

Our Road Map To Success
"To promote prevention of Heart Disease and Stroke; and empower Nigerians to live a healthy life."

Our Purpose & Focus Declaration
"To play a leading role in the fight against Heart Disease and Stroke with the aim of reducing the number of Nigerians suffering from premature death and disabilities."
Latest Update

New front-of-package nutrition labels announced for Canada
Heart & Stroke was pleased to join the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health today as he announced the adoption of front-of-package nutrition label regulations for Canada. The new mandatory...

WHO advocates physical activities to tackle NCDs in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Nigerians to engage in more physical activities to reduce Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) burden in the country. The WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Walter...

Revisiting the high burden of NCDs and exploring solutions using technology
Together with cancer, diabetes and lung disease, cardiovascular diseases are responsible for 41 million deaths around the world yearly, 18.6 million of which are related to heart disease. In Nigeria,...

Fighting the scourge of hypertension
A new revelation by the Nigerian Heart Foundation that between 30 and 40 per cent of Nigeria’s 211 million people lives with hypertension or high blood pressure is another depressing...
“Heart disease is a disease of lifestyle. You must put yourself on the good side to prevent it. A healthy heart is the beginning of a Healthy Life!“
Eat healthy, low fat and heart-friendly foods; reduce the amount of salt in your diet; quit smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol; reduce excess weight; improve physical activity; exercise regularly; access friendly environment...
With these in place, a healthy heart is guaranteed!

AWARENESS
Campaigns against the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases
RESEARCH
Support of research on risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
ADVOCACY
Programmes that educate & enlighten the public on heart issues
FUND RAISING
Organizing various programmes throughout the year to raise funds
HEART HEALTH
Promotion of Heart health & Prevention of Heart Diseases
FOOD LABELLING
Certifying food items that are healthy for consumption and heart friendly
Our Team Of Experts
Our Executive Council Members.

Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal

Prof. Tola Atinmo

Prof. Akin Osibogun

Dr Kingsley K. Akinroye

Prof. Obehi Okojie

Prof. Oni Idigbe

Mr Dele Adetiba

Prof. Fatai Adeniyi

Prof. Adebayo Isaac Adeyemi

Dr Oluwakemi Odukoya

Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu

Mrs Maria Taiwo Lambo

The Heart Check Food Labelling Programme
A front – of – pack labelling programme that certifies food items to be healthy for consumption and heart friendly. Foods with the certification mark represent products that are healthier choice compared to similar foods.Subscribe to our Newsletter!
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- New front-of-package nutrition labels announced for Canada
- WHO advocates physical activities to tackle NCDs in Nigeria
- Revisiting the high burden of NCDs and exploring solutions using technology
- Fighting the scourge of hypertension
- New research explains leading cause of heart attacks during pregnancy
Nigerian Heart Foundation
A non-profit and non- governmental organization founded in 1992 and promotes heart-health, scientific research in cardiovascular health and healthy lifestyles.
Nigerian Heart Foundation is funded by public and private sector support in terms of donations in cash and kind.
CONTACT INFO
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Nigerian Heart Foundation
4, Akanbi Danmola Street, Off Ribadu Rd, SW Ikoyi, Lagos. -
+234 0703 0000 120
+234 0908 6314 840 - info@nigerianheart.org
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