“We thought we had to leave the country to save our daughter’s life.” When Mr. Afolabi Kamoru and Mrs. Afolabi Alimot learned that their one-year-old daughter, Khadija Kamoru, had been diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot, they believed travelling abroad was their only option for the complex heart surgery she needed. Then they discovered that the procedure could be performed right here in Nigeria. From their first consultation to Khadija’s successful surgery and recovery, they found more than advanced cardiac care, they found a team that gave them confidence, compassion, and hope at every stage of the journey. Today, Khadija is recovering well, and her story is a powerful reminder that world-class cardiac care is available closer to home than many people realise. We are honoured to have been part of the Kamoru family’s journey and thank them for allowing us to share their story to inspire hope for other families facing similar challenges. This patient story is shared with the conse...