Stronger Together: Advancing Heart Care in Nigeria Through Partnerships

Conditions Treated:

• Heart blocks (various degrees)
• Cardiac rhythm and rate disorders
• Heart failure
• Myocardial infarction (heart attacks)
• Coronary artery disease
• Other ischemic heart conditions
• Conduction disorders

Procedures Performed:

• Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D)
• Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD)
• Pacemaker insertions
• Coronary angiographies
• ICD pocket exploration (for complications from an older implant)
• Every procedure was a team effort, combining the expertise of the CVEF team with the growing local capacity at DIOMH. 

Key Contributors:

Cardiovascular Education Foundation (CVEF):

• Obi Emereole (President, CVEF)
• Ngwu – Interventional Cardiologist
• Edafe – Electrophysiologist

NAUTH: Nonso Emegoakor – Mission Co-organizer

DIOMH Medical Team:

• Charles Okorie – Cardiologist
• Uchefuna – Paediatric Cardiologist

Cath Lab Support:

• Scrub Nurse
• Circulating Nurse
• 2 Electrophysiology
• Interns
• Control Room
• Operator

This mission wasn’t just about delivering care, it was about building a lasting ecosystem of knowledge transfer, clinical skill development, and healthcare innovation. DIOMH staff worked closely with the visiting team, gaining critical experience in interventional cardiology techniques.

Why Partnerships Matter

Healthcare partnerships like this go beyond immediate impact. They:

• Bridge knowledge gaps        
• Equip local professionals
• Improve infrastructure
• Bring world-class care closer to underserved communities

At DIOMH and through the support of SEOF, we’re not just treating disease — we’re investing in a healthcare system built on collaboration and sustainability.