Government appreciates Malawi Red Cross’s assistance to Flood victims
The government of Malawi has applauded the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) for the swift response to the floods disaster that occurred from 6th to March 2019.
The remarks were made on Tuesday by the President of the republic of Malawi, His Excellency Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika when he visited the floods victims at Kanyimbo camp and Mponda evacuation center in Balaka and Mangochi districts respectively at the beginning of his tour to the affected districts.
Speaking to the media, Secretary General for Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), McBain Kanongodza said MRCS volunteers and staff are on the ground in all the affected districts helping the affected and displaced people with assorted items that includes Food and non-food items such as Kitchen sets, Blankets, Soap, Shelter kits and provision of WASH facilities such as construction of temporally toilets and birth rooms.
According to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), 468,650 people have been affected, 6,341 households displaced, and are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.