Heart problems threaten one in 100 babies, specialists warn

Specialists in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have issued a warning that approximately one in 100 infants is affected by congenital heart diseases. Medical experts are urging pregnant women to prioritize early attendance at antenatal clinics and to complete all recommended health screenings to ensure the timely detection of potential cardiac issues in unborn children.

The initiative emphasizes the necessity of early diagnosis to facilitate prompt medical intervention for newborns. By increasing the utilization of prenatal care services, health professionals aim to improve outcomes for infants born with these conditions through early identification and subsequent treatment.