Idris Advocates for Action Against Heart Disease in Abuja

On September 30, 2026, Mohammed Idris, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, called for enhanced efforts to prevent cardiovascular disease during the World Heart Day commemoration in Abuja. Speaking through Dr Mohammed Bulama, Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Idris highlighted the significance of credible public information in saving lives.

The event, organized by the Heart Recovery Foundation, featured the theme “Use Heart for Action” and included various stakeholders such as medical professionals and heart patients. Idris emphasized that behind every statistic on cardiovascular disease is a personal story, urging the need for accessible information on healthy living and risk factors.

He acknowledged the Federal Government's initiatives to improve healthcare delivery, including the revitalization of Primary Healthcare Centres. Idris accepted a humanitarian service recognition from the Foundation, reinforcing the importance of collaboration among government, medical professionals, and civil society in addressing heart disease.