VICE President Philip Mpango has commended
Vice President Mpango made the remarks yesterday during the CRDB charity marathon in Dar es Salaam where he handled a 220m/- to the Director General of CCBRT Hospital Brenda Msangi-Kinemo shortly after the completion of the event that involved 6,200 runners.
"It is sad seeing young adults die early of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and heart failure. These diseases are due to lifestyle, improper diet and not exercising.
I am grateful for CRDB who organized this event which aims to enlighten the public about the importance of improving our meals and lifestyle."
He added, "All Tanzanians should exercise; exercising will help combat non-communicable diseases."
Former President, Jakaya Kikwete,Deputy Speaker of the
Others were the Executive Director of CRDB bank,
The bank raised 1.05bn/- instead of targeted 1bn/- planned previous in the cause of supporting child heart surgery and mother and child healthcare after 6,200 runners took various routes on Dar es Salaam roads.
The achievement thus received a compliment from Vice President Philip Mpango, the chief guest of the CRDB Bank Marathon, which is recognised internationally.
"The government's policy priorities mother and child health. I am relieved to see that this race aimed at helping to strengthen this area by making sure the intended goal is achieved," Mpango said when handing over cheques to
The JKCI received 250m/- while CCBRT got 220m/-, and the remaining amount was directed to support the beautifying
CRDB Managing Director
The lender's head also thanked the Executive Director of JKCI,
About 60 participants who performed well walked home with prizes worth 100m/- making the CRDB Bank Marathon the highest paying race in the country.
The winners of the 42km for women and men have walked away with 10m/-. The winners were a Kenyan
For the half marathon, the winner on the men's side was Tanzanian
In 10km, the winner of the men's
In the 65 km bicycle race, the winners were
Of the 6,200 runners participating in the CRDB Bank Marathon this year, 79 per cent were Tanzanians, while the multinational runners were 1, 300.
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