Hospitals For Humanity’ Sets Goal Of 150 Heart Surgeries Per Year To Save Children

Hospitals For Humanity’ Sets Goal Of 150 Heart Surgeries Per Year To Save Children

Hospitals for Humanity (HfH) aims to address the dire situation of congenital heart defects in Nigeria, where annually about 85,000 children are born with these conditions, yet less than 0.001 percent receive the necessary surgical intervention. In response, HfH has committed to saving the lives of 150 children each year through open-heart surgery.

Recently marking a decade of their “Saving Little Hearts” program, HfH focuses not only on immediate surgeries but also on long-term impacts. They have successfully performed over 130 open-heart surgeries and facilitated 16 pediatric cardiac catheterizations. Moreover, they have screened more than 1,500 Nigerian children for congenital heart defects and secured $6.5 million worth of medical supplies, medications, and equipment.

Dr. Segun Ajayi, CEO and Founder of HfH, emphasized the organization’s dedication to reducing healthcare barriers and improving access to quality medical services through training programs for local medical professionals, research, advocacy, and infrastructure development. He noted the ongoing challenge of a waiting list exceeding 1,000 children across Nigeria who urgently require these life-saving surgeries.

Looking back on their achievements, Ms. Myna Shegog, Executive Director of HfH, expressed gratitude to partners, sponsors, volunteers, and donors who have supported their mission. She highlighted the joy of witnessing children thrive after receiving treatment.

Mrs. Efe Farinre, Founder of Linking Hands Foundation and Chairperson of HfH General Advisory Board, commended HfH for uniting Nigerians in the diaspora and non-Nigerians to provide free life-saving surgeries for children. She urged continued support to give every child the chance for a healthy future.

Through these efforts, Hospitals for Humanity remains steadfast in its commitment to “Saving Little Hearts” and making a profound impact on pediatric cardiac care in Nigeria.