THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project yesterday donated 100m/- to the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (JKCI) to support life-saving treatment for up to 30 children suffering from cardiovascular diseases, depending on the complexity of their medical conditions.

At a handover ceremony, EACOP Tanzania Acting General Manager, Geofrey Mponda, presented the cheque to JKCI Executive Director Dr Peter Kisenge. Mponda said the donation underscores EACOP’s ongoing commitment to community health and sustainable development.

“This contribution aligns with EACOP’s sustainability policy and will fund vital cardiac treatments for children, especially those from communities along the EACOP route,” he explained.

He highlighted that EACOP’s sustainability policy is structured around five thematic pillars guiding its social and environmental investments. Under the community health and safety pillar, the donation reflects the company’s dedication to improving access to specialized healthcare services for children from the eight regions affected by the project.

“This initiative demonstrates EACOP’s commitment to creating lasting value in the communities where we operate,” said Mponda. “Supporting life-saving cardiac care for children is an investment in the future and contributes to inclusive, long-term development.”

Dr Kisenge expressed gratitude for the support, noting that approximately 1,500 children from underprivileged families suffer from heart-related diseases and often cannot afford treatment.

“This contribution will directly improve the lives of children requiring urgent cardiac care,” he said. “It not only advances JKCI’s mission of saving lives but also showcases how public-private partnerships can strengthen Tanzania’s healthcare system.”

EACOP’s Manager for Social and Environmental Investment, Clara Haule, added that through such partnerships, it continues to support Tanzania’s national development priorities including community health and safety, youth opportunities, water solutions, sustainable energy, and environmental conservation.

EACOP’s shareholders are TotalEnergies, holding 62 percent, the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), each with 15 percent, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) with 8 percent.