Dar es Salaam, April 25 -- DAR ES SALAAM: THE Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) has launched a Home-Based Care (HBC) programme to help patients experiencing life-threatening situations at home and to reduce incidences of sudden deaths.

The HBC programme allows individuals, especially those in remote areas, to receive healthcare services without going to hospitals.

The programme improves accessibility, particularly for vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, or those with chronic conditions. JKCI Director, Dr Peter Kisenge told reporters in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday that HBC service is primarily targeted at patients discharged from JKCI who require ongoing care.

“Initially, the service will be offered exclusively i...