Published by the government of Zimbabwe
31 December 2008
Harare — LIBYA yesterday joined other countries that have rendered support to the ongoing fight against cholera after it seconded nine medical experts and donated a planeload of drugs and water treatment chemicals.
The consignment was received by the Minister of State for Policy Implementation, Cde Webster Shamu; Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Minister Dr Joseph Made; Libyan charge d'affaires to Zimbabwe Mr Amara Albatal, Civil Protection Unit director Mr Madzudzo Pawadyira and senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare.
The officials could, however, not disclose the quantities or value of the medical supplies.
Speaking soon after the arrival of the drugs at Manyame Airbase yesterday, Libyan head of delegation Dr Fidan Hamza said the team of three medical doctors, three nurses, two engineers and support staff would be in Zimbabwe for a week and would extend their visit if the situation required them to do so.
"We are in the country to help Zimbabwe fight the cholera epidemic as part of efforts to stop the spread of the disease.
"The team has brought with it a consignment of drugs among them antibiotics, body fluids and painkillers for use in the current efforts to halt the spread of the disease.
"This is on behalf of our leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, the people of Libya and in the spirit of the African Union and solidarity," he said.
Dr Hamza said the gesture should mark the beginning of an African effort to stop the spread of diseases on the continent.
Receiving the drugs, Cde Shamu expressed the Government's appreciation of the support Zimbabwe is receiving not only from the African continent, but across the globe.
"On behalf of the Government and people of Zimbabwe, allow me to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation for this vital gesture of solid humanitarian assistance from the government and people of Libya.
"Zimbabwe continues to count on Libya's consistent and unconditional commitment to targeted socio-economic interventions as well as political support and solidarity in the wake of phenomenal challenges such as the current cholera epidemic," he said.
Cde Shamu said it was gratifying that the Libyan government had timeously and generously responded to the appeal by Sadc for urgent assistance to Zimbabwe and, therefore, stands out, along with other African brothers.
Zimbabwe, he said, would always hold dear the support rendered by Libya.
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Thank you,Col>Gaddafi for your charitable,and helfull hand toward the people in Zimbabwe,Thank you,and your Country for showing that you are a Leader that do indeed care about People in a good spirit,and that the power that you holds as a Leader is being used in a good way,to help people.I am sure that the People of Zimbabwe is pleased with you.And so am I,All I do give thanks to all countries that is concerned about the people lifes in Zimbabwe.And May the God of Heaven Bless you,and your Country in Jesus name.I see now,that you is indeed a man of… [Read Full Text]
Besseta, also pray that Mugabe may come to his senses and step down for the welfare of all Zimbabweans. Mugabe is in the way of progress in Zimbabwe. Please Lord, save us from the tyrannical Mugabe and help the poor, weak, malnourished children, those who cannot pay school fees and those who have no direct access to the US dollars, and also MDC supporters not accounted for or in jail.
Yes,I do agree with you,It's hard to look at not just the People in Zimbabwe suffer do to whatever the reason maybe.And prehaps Mr.Mugabe do needs to step down for the People sake,and to show that he is a man that really do care about the People,and what to see HIS Country prosper,and regain.Yes Mr.Mugabe needs Prayer,this man,and all of Africa needs to show that they are a people that cares for oneanother.Like Dufur,Uganda,and other African Countries that is in such disarry.I think that no Country Leader have a right to deprive the People of what is their human right,Life,Freedom,and… [Read Full Text]
what a pathetic and miserable fellow. Yes you should also thank God that you are alive for cholera was as a result of the inefficiency of the Zanu PF government.
Be like the THAI people they are trying to bring Change in their country through force. Too much time wasted calling people "COMRADES"
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