Save a heart.
Save a life.
Access to heart health education, preventive services and essential medical support should not be determined by income or place of residence.
Improving heart health for people who are too often left out of care.
Save A Heart Save A Life (SAHSAL) Foundation is a non-profit health organization founded by Dr. Steve Okwu, an Ireland trained and resident medical doctor. We are committed to improving cardiovascular health and expanding access to essential heart care for underserved and less privileged individuals, particularly across Nigeria’s Niger Delta region.
From awareness to surgery, we stay with the patient.
Health Education
Raising awareness about heart health, prevention and healthy lifestyles.
Medical Outreach
Organising free campaigns, screening and referrals for early diagnosis.
Patient Support
Mobilising financial assistance for eligible patients requiring essential cardiovascular treatment and surgery.
Partnerships and Advocacy
Collaborating with healthcare professionals and institutions to improve access to heart care.
Where you’ll find us
SAHSAL Annual Free Medical Campaign
An annual event providing support to individuals battling heart conditions in underserved communities, through screening, diagnosis and treatment with qualified healthcare professionals and partner facilities.
SAHSAL Health Walk
A community walk about maintaining quality cardiovascular health through food and exercise. Open to everyone, with a focus on older persons and vulnerable individuals.
SAHSAL Bi-Weekly
Social media content every two weeks on preventive health education and the symptoms to watch for, toward effective cardiovascular health management.
Living with a heart condition and can’t afford care?
We help eligible patients access assessments, specialist consultations, treatment, follow-up care and, where needed, cardiac surgery through partner hospitals.
Led by a cardiologist, run by people who care.
In the community
Every life matters. Help us reach the next patient.
Donations fund screening, diagnosis, treatment and cardiac surgery for patients who cannot afford them. Give in naira, euro or dollars, once or monthly.
Volunteer, partner or just ask a question.
Hospitals, cardiac centres, research institutions, government agencies and volunteers: we would like to hear from you.