By Chisomo Phiri
Two military helicopters donated by the Tanzanian government to Malawi to help in search and rescue missions as well as delivery of supplies to Cyclone Freddy survivors have arrived in the country.
The two planes with medical and military personnel landed at Kamuzu International Airport ( KIA) in Lilongwe on Saturday evening.
Welcoming the delegation at the airport were Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda , Malawi Defence Force Commander General Vincent Nundwe and High Commissioner for Tanzania to Malawi Humphrey Polepole.
Speaking with local media, Polepole said one of the helicopters will be used to support the survivors while the other will be flying top government officials to the affected areas.
On her part, Kandodo Chiponda said the assistance will help the government to intensify its rescue and search mission and also improve delivery of support to the survivors.
On top of two military helicopters, the Tanzania government has also donated K1.3 billion and 100 personnel services to help in the rescue mission.
