China donates aid materials worth $160,000 to Tanzania

China has donated aid materials to Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) to strengthen its disaster preparedness.
The materials worth about $160,000 were handed over on Tuesday by Chinese Ambassador to Tanzania Lu Youqing.
During the handing over ceremony, Youqing lauded TRCS for the role it has played in disaster management and contribution towards social development in the East African country.

Among the materials donated by China are as ambulance, computer sets, gasoline water pumps, tents and mosquito nets.
TRCS acting President Mwadini Jecha extended gratitude to China, saying the donation does not only symbolize the long standing cordial relations between the two National Red Cross Societies but also marks another milestone in the various endeavors aimed at strengthening the disaster preparedness and response capacity of TRCS.

“We hope this spirit of collaboration between our two National Red Cross Societies (Tanzania and China) will continue,” he said.