DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 26 -- THE Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) has signed an agreement with the Egyptian African Heart Association (EAHA) to offer advanced heart screening services for athletes in Tanzania.

This makes Tanzania the second country in Africa, after Egypt, to provide specialised services aimed at protecting athletes from sudden cardiac issues. The initiative follows a series of tragic incidents where athletes collapsed and died on the field due to undiagnosed heart conditions.

Notable cases include Senegalese footballer Khalilou Fadiga and Tanzanian player Ismail Mrisho, who died in 2016 after collapsing during a U-20 match.

At the signing ceremony in Dar es Salaam, JKCIs Sports Cardiologist Coordinator, Dr Eva Waku...