The Healthy Heart Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease through awareness, prevention, early detection, and access to care. At a time when heart disease remains widely misunderstood across Africa, we work to empower individuals, families, and communities with the knowledge they need to protect their hearts and live healthier lives.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Yet many of these deaths can be prevented when people understand their risk factors and take simple steps toward healthier living. Heart disease often develops quietly over many years — sometimes beginning as early as childhood — which is why prevention and early intervention are so important.

Through education, community outreach, and partnerships with schools, workplaces, social organisations, and healthcare providers, we promote heart-healthy lifestyles and encourage early screening for risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes. By helping people understand their health and take action early, we aim to prevent heart attacks, improve quality of life, and build healthier communities across Uganda and beyond.