China’s Peace Ark hospital ship brings free medical services to Tanzanians
Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila (right) and the Chief of the Medical Branch of the Army, Major General Salim Mwami (second right), disembark from the medical ship of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army soon after docking at the Dar es Salaam port on July 16. The vessel is here to deliver healthcare services to Tanzanians in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Tanzania People’s Defence Force. PHOTO | MICHAEL MATEMANGA
The arrival of the ship is part of the celebrations marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between Tanzania and China, as well as part of the commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the TPDF, scheduled for September 1 this year
