The Nigerian Heart Foundation reports a spike in travelers slumping at airports and dying which can be attributed to various preventable cardiovascular diseases. Hence in response to this finding, the Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) revealed a plan to train the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) staff in Lagos on Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED). to stimulate the heart in emergencies.
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So to commemorate World Heart Day, usually celebrated every September 29, the NHF held a press conference calling on the government to implement robust public health policies that encourage a healthy environment, reduce health inequities, and provide access to essential healthcare services.
Dr Enitan Ademuson, the Programmes Director, NHF in her address, emphasized the importance of the World Heart Day 2024 theme which is “Use Heart for Action”, and encouraged everyone including individuals, and healthcare professionals, to act in ways that protect their hearts and hearts of those around them. She explained further that the NHF in collaboration with partners, donated the AED to FAAN in 2023. And has decided to train its staff to use the machine to save lives.
There are too many reports about travelers slumping at airports and dying, when we know that in other countries, they probably wouldn’t die, Dr Ademuson said.
Furthermore, she pointed out that Lagos is their starting point because it is the most used airport in the country, with high traffic movement in and out of the country, including both national and foreign passengers. Hence, she encouraged communities across Nigeria to take part in the movement by sharing heart health information, participating in heart-healthy events, and supporting those at risk of heart disease.
A senior brand manager of Three Crowns Milk, Adesanjo Oyejide noted that their milk brand saw the need to partner with everyone at the forefront of health campaigns and advocacy, as well as nutrition. Adesanjo explained further the importance of healthy nutrition and encouraged the consumption of vegetable fats, which he said are healthier than animal fats, with a better fat profile.
Vegetable fat is a much healthier choice than all those other options, and that is what Three Crowns has done – putting the health of the consumers over and above every other consideration, Adesanjo Oyejide added
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