Dar es Salaam, April 4 -- DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is taking significant steps to combat non-communicable diseases by organizing various events with countrywide marathons and weekend jogging being the common practices.

Workers, employees, and employers have been fully involved in these exercises, which the Association of Tanzania Employers(ATE) commends for helping to create a healthy nation.

Speaking during the Waajiri Health Bonanza, Dr. Garvin Kweka from Muhimbili Hospital advised both employers and employees who were considering participating in long-distance races to undergo medical check-ups before taking part.

“You need to make sure that your heart is capable of withstanding the stress of running a 10 km race. Many individu...