Julieth Kabirigi
Dr. Julieth Kabirigi is a pediatric cardiologist at Bugando Medical Centre in Mwanza, Tanzania. She has been actively involved in addressing the alarming rate of congenital heart defects among infants in the region, attributing these conditions to various factors including pregnancy-related illnesses and poor maternal nutrition. Dr. Kabirigi emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment of heart defects, advocating for improved maternal health services and community education to prevent such issues. Her commitment to the health of children in the Lake Zone reflects her dedication to tackling the underlying causes of these congenital conditions.
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Dr Julieth Kabirigi, said the condition can be caused by pregnancy-related illnesses, diabetes, poor diet, anaemia and lack of essential nutrients such as iron and folic acid.
Why 20percent of babies born at Bugando have heart defects
Tanzania· 2025-09-30
