Zanzibar president applauds NGOs’ support

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AfricaPress-Tanzania: ZANZIBAR President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi has commended the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the various supports they provide to the community.

Dr Mwinyi made the remarks yesterday when he met at the State House with leaders of two NGOs namely, Helping Hand and Muzdaliffa Charitable Organisation.

He said the various supports provided by the NGOs to the community which includes construction of water wells, medical equipment and furniture contributes to government efforts in improving people’s welfare.

He said despite efforts by the Zanzibar Water Authority (ZAWA), there are still some Isle residents who do not access to water. He said the organization’s decision to construct water wells will ensure availability of reliable water services to Zanzibaris.

The President advised Helping Hand to consider using solar powered water pumps to reduce operation cost as well as ensuring reasonable water prices.

He also advised them to continue offering free health screening services and provision of medical equipment to hospitals and health centres.

On furniture, Dr Mwinyi said most of the public offices in Zanzibar face a shortage of furniture. Some of the offices are the police force, prisons and public colleges.

“The governmet will continue to work closely with NGOs and provide you with necessary support. The furniture you donate to our public offices will not be taxed,” he added.

Helping Hand leader, Yassir Salim Masoud said they have been providing different type of support to Zanzibar residents which are aimed at improving their welfare.

He said they had also conducted free eye screening, construction of water wells, furniture and medical equipment.

He added in ten years, they have provided various equipment worth over 17bn/- which included construction of 48 water wells at different places within the isles.

Masoud said the medical equipment was donated to Mnazi mmoja referral hospital in Unguja and Abdalla Mzee hospital in Pemba.

He called upon the government to continue offering tax exemptions because most of the equipment they import are meant for the community and public offices.

Director, Muzdalifa Cheritable Organization, Farouk Hamad Khamis said they have been extending various supports to the people of Unguja and Pemba.

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