Mirian Gom 
LAGOS, Nigeria – No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through a partnership between the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation and the Vincent Obioma Ohaju Memorial Foundation, marking a major milestone in specialist healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
The organisations announced the achievement on Sunday following the successful completion of their 200th open-heart surgery since the collaboration began in 2022.
Executive Director of the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation, Mrs Chidimma Okoye, described the milestone as evidence of the impact of partnerships in improving access to specialised healthcare.
The latest achievement followed 11 successful open-heart surgeries conducted during the foundation’s May 2026 cardiac mission at the Dame Irene Okwuosa Memorial Hospital in Oraifite, Anambra State.
Okoye said the interventions have transformed the lives of many patients and their families.
She noted that children with severe heart conditions have returned to school, while adults facing life-threatening illnesses have resumed work and family responsibilities.
“Every successful surgery represents a life transformed, a family given renewed hope, and a future restored,” she said.
“This achievement demonstrates what is possible when vision, expertise, and compassion come together in service of humanity.”
Okoye said the partnership remains committed to expanding access to cardiac care.
“Today, 200 hearts beat stronger because of this partnership. Tomorrow, many more will,” she added.
Executive Director of the VOOM Foundation, Mrs Shawn Andaya-Pulliam, said half of the 400 open-heart surgeries supported by the organisation in Nigeria since 2013 had been achieved through the collaboration with SEOF over the past four years.
She described the milestone as evidence that quality healthcare should not be limited by location or financial circumstances.
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