By Kamal Hammajo | September 30, 2025 Every year on September 29, the world marks World Heart Day, a global campaign dedicated to raising awareness about Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), the leading cause of death worldwide. In Nigeria, where cases of heart disease and stroke are rising steadily, this year’s observance once again highlighted the need for people to pay closer attention to their heart health. World Heart Day was established in 2000 by the World Heart Federation (WHF), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), to encourage individuals, communities, and Governments to take action against Cardiovascular Diseases. The 2025 theme, “Use Heart, Know Heart,” focuses on the importance of understanding how the heart works, recognizing risk factors, and making informed lifestyle choices. WHY IT MATTERS FOR NIGERIANS Cardiovascular Diseases remain a major public health concern in Nigeria. Experts consistently warn that factors such as unhealthy diets, physical inacti...