Dar es Salaam, Feb. 9 -- DODOMA: VICE-PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango is today expected to grace the official opening of an international heart conference dubbed “Heart Team Africa – CARDIONTAN.

The event to be attended by about 500 delegates from 40 countries, is being held under the theme “Advances in Cardiovascular Care in Africa, and aims to share experience on issues related to heart complications. Addressing journalists here yesterday, ahead of the conference, Executive Director of Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI), East Africas largest Cardiac Centre, Dr Peter Kisenge said hosting the meeting was crucial for the country. “We are having this important meeting to share scientific experiences that will enhanc...