jmmhergf, Author at JM Memorial Heart Foundation

August 30, 2024March 10, 2025

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JM Memorial Heart Foundation Partners with Tanzania’s Ministry of Health to Improve Heart Health

The JM Memorial Heart Foundation, under the leadership of Chairman Bishop (Retired) Paul Izack Akyoo, recently held a productive meeting with officials from Tanzania's Ministry of Health in Dodoma. The gathering marked a significant step toward enhancing heart health services across the country, as both parties expressed a strong commitment…

August 12, 2024March 10, 2025

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JMMHF Executive Summary

This document outlines the goals, activities, and needs of the Josephine Mohamed Memorial Heart Foundation (JM Memorial Heart Foundation), a Tanzanian NGO dedicated to combating heart disease. It details the organization's mission, vision, resource requirements, achievements, and its request for government support to further its vital work.

July 23, 2024March 10, 2025

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Project Plan for JM Memorial Heart Foundation

JM Memorial Heart Foundation was incorporated in July, 2021 with the primarygoal of significantly reducing the prevalence of heart disease and demonstrablyimproving the overall heart health and quality of life for all Tanzanians. Thefoundation is on a mission to educate the public about heart disease, promoteearly detection, and support pioneering…

January 7, 2024February 1, 2024

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Causes, Symptoms, and Urgency of Heart Attack

A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, is a life-threatening medical emergency characterized by the death of heart muscle tissue due to insufficient blood flow, often caused by a blockage in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This blockage is typically formed by the rupture of…

December 27, 2023February 1, 2024

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Managing Your Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Maintaining heart health can reduce the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack or stroke by minimizing the risk of heart disease. To guide you in the right direction, doctors typically highlight specific risk factors. Almost universally, healthcare professionals affiliated with the Preventive Cardiovascular Program at Penn advise individuals at risk…

November 29, 2023February 1, 2024

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Life-Saving Heart Tests You Should Consider

You might already possess a basic awareness of your cardiovascular disease risk, whether due to a family history, past smoking habits, or slightly elevated cholesterol levels. These factors can increase your susceptibility to heart attacks and strokes. However, in the realm of heart disease, having the most comprehensive information about…