Hospital launches heart fund

Lucy Boniphace (14) speaks  at Bugando Medical Center (BMC) in Mwanza region on Saturday  during the world heart day. she underwent open heart surgery at BMC when she was 4-year-old to treat her congenital heart defect, she told the audience that she dreams of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon when she grows up. PHOTO|CITIZEN PHOTOGRAPHER

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Complications of heart-related diseases are increasing in the Lake Zone with a few cardiologists at the main heart institute.