DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 7 -- THE Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) has received a donation of 100 million shillings from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Construction Company (EACOP) to help young children with heart problems who need surgery.

Speaking to the media in Dar es Salaam, JKCI Executive Director, Dr. Peter Kisenge, said the donation has come at the right time when there are children who need heart surgery but do not have the financial means.

Dr. Kisenge said that the donation will restore hope to children and Tanzanians who were unable to pay for heart treatment costs.

“Today, we have received a donation of 100m/- from our EACOP colleagues, which will cover the surgery of young children with heart problems. T...