Why Tanzania’s JKCI Sports Unit matters for athlete heart safety
Consultant in International and Sports Cardiology Medicine at the Egyptian African Heart Association (EAHA), Prof Amned Eissa (left), and the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) Executive Director, Dr Peter Kisenge (right), hold the documents shortly after signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which formalises cooperation and knowledge exchange in developing and managing the Sports Cardiac Unit in the country. PHOTO| SALOME GREGORY
The centre will focus on screening, raising awareness of heart diseases, and conducting research aimed at preventing sudden cardiac arrests and deaths among athletes.
