Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Minister of Health Ummy Mwalimu led a walkathon to promote exercise as a means of preventing non-communicable diseases. The walk aimed to encourage citizens across the country to take steps to improve their health through regular physical activity.
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Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa and Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu joined hundreds of participants in the 10-kilometer walk, which started at Coco Beach and proceeded to the Agha Khan Hospital Roundabout before returning to Coco Beach. The walkathon was part of a national campaign to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Addressing the participants during the walkathon, Kassim Majaliwa emphasized the importance of exercise in improving health and preventing diseases. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the well-being of the citizens, stating that regular exercise can help individuals protect themselves against non-communicable diseases.
Ummy Mwalimu added that regular exercise is crucial in controlling non-communicable diseases. She urged all citizens to come together and engage in at least 30 minutes of exercise per day as part of efforts to improve their health and strengthen the nation’s healthcare system.
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walkathon was also attended by other key leaders, including Albert Chalamila, the Regional Commissioner of Dar es Salaam, Dr. John Jingu, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health, and Prof. Tumaini Nagu, the Chief Government Medical Officer. These leaders commended the government’s efforts in promoting exercise as a means of combating non-communicable diseases and encouraged citizens to take action to improve their health.
This exercise promotion campaign aligns with the government’s initiatives to enhance the healthcare system and provide public health education in the country. The government has also implemented various projects to construct sports fields and exercise facilities, making it easier for citizens to engage in physical activities.
this walkathon to promote exercise has been an excellent opportunity to remind citizens of the importance of cultivating a culture of regular physical activity. Exercise is a simple and cost-effective way to improve health and protect against non-communicable diseases. The government continues to urge all citizens to take action and participate in this campaign to enhance the nation’s health.
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