Marathons set to save children with heart defects

Dr Omary Chillo, President of Tanzania Health Summit speaks during the launching of the Heart Marathon 2019 in Dar es Salaam.

What you need to know:

  • The President of Tanzania Health Summit (THS), Dr Omary Chillo announced the new Heart Marathon season in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday December 19.
  • He said that cyclists, youth, children and families in general are expected to take part in the marathons in support of the government’s efforts to control Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Tanzania.