by Heart NewsThe One New Heart Tanzania has launched Colors to Save Hearts, a 12-month initiative aimed at reducing Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) among school-aged children through awareness, early detection, referral support and stronger collaboration between schools and health facilities. The project is...
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by Heart NewsWe are excited to share that we have officially joined the Global Heart Hub, the first global alliance of heart patient organizations, advocating for better outcomes for people living with cardiovascular disease. With this partnership, Tanzania is now among 42 countries worldwide where the...
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by Heart NewsAs we observe Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week (February 7-14), we celebrate the healing of Roida (7 years, 10 days old) and Ramadhani (1 year, 8 months old), who are now recovering after undergoing open-heart surgeries. Their healing journey has taken almost a year since they were...
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by Heart NewsThe year 2024 was a period of growth, collaboration, and impact for The One New Heart Tanzania. Together with our amazing partners, donors, and team, we have taken steps to provide lifesaving heart treatments for children across Tanzania. Here is a summary of what we accomplished: Milestones to...
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by Heart NewsWe had the pleasure of hosting two representatives from the Italian non-profit organization, Mission Bambini. Both are children’s heart surgeons, Dr. Stefano and Dr. Carlo, who visited for an assessment and discussions regarding potential collaboration with The One New Heart Tanzania in...
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by Heart NewsZanzibar, known for its beautiful beaches and rich history, attracts millions of tourists yearly. The tourism sector in Zanzibar holds the potential to save lives specifically, the lives of hundreds of children born with congenital heart defects (CHD) who need treatment. According to research...
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by Heart NewsWe are thrilled to announce a new collaboration with Ms. Neema Machege, a devoted mother and tireless advocate for children’s heart health. Living in France for many years, Neema has been a steadfast supporter of The One New Heart Tanzania since 2019. Her journey, marked by deep loss and...
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by Heart NewsOn June 16, we marked the International Day of the African Child, dedicated to emphasizing the importance of quality education for African children. We believe quality education is most effective when children are in good health, particularly heart health. To support this, we organized a free...
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by Heart NewsIntroduction: The aim of this three-day children’s heart screening mission at Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital was to screen children between the ages of 0 and 14 from seven regions of the Southern Highlands zone, which has a population of over 10,000,000 people. This mission is part of a...
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by Heart NewsIn November 2023, we received an invitation from the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar seeking a partnership to enhance heart treatment for children in Zanzibar. This was especially meaningful after our recent surgical mission in Dodoma. Heart disease is a major concern globally, causing...
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