Dear Partners and friends,

We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in our campaign against excessive sodium intake in Nigeria. On August 30, 2023, NHED invested Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas (the Special Adviser to the President on Health) as the Policy Champion and Dr. Olushina Michael Ajidahun (a medical doctor and social media influencer for health) as the Youth Influencer for Sodium Reduction in Nigeria.

This investiture ceremony marked a crucial step in our efforts to reduce excessive salt consumption and promote healthy habits in Nigeria. Our champions have pledged to drive policy change, raise awareness, and mobilize public support for sodium reduction.

Key Highlights

Dr. Salma Anas is committed to driving government support for initiatives aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases and facilitating salt target regulation.

Dr. Olushina Michael Ajidahun vowed to leverage his social media presence to promote healthy habits among Nigerian youth.

Stakeholders from government, civil society, and media emphasized the importance of collective action in addressing excessive sodium intake.

Call to Action:

We invite you to join us in this critical fight against excessive sodium intake. Together, we can create a healthier Nigeria for all.

Get Involved:

Share your thoughts and ideas on sodium reduction, Visit – www.change.org/saltreduction_ng

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Support our champions in their work

Stay Connected:

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For more information, check out the links below:

https://expressday.ng/salt-intake-adhere-to-who-recommended-limit-to-avoid-cardiovascular-diseases-salma
https://authorityngr.com/2024/08/31/cardiovascular-diseases-president-tinubus-special-adviser-harps-on-salt-intake-reduction