IPTL joins fight
against Malaria
21st April 2015: In commemoration of World Malaria
Day 2015, a day that gives people the chance to promote and learn about the
efforts made to prevent and reduce Malaria around the world, Independent Power
Tanzania Limited (IPTL), a subsidiary of Pan Africa Power Solutions (T) Limited
(PAP), will join the rest of the world to support efforts of eradicating
malaria cases in Tanzania.
According to a statement released yesterday by the Company
Secretary and Chief Counsel, Mr. Joseph Makandege, the Company will provide
treated mosquito nets to several health facilities surrounding its power plant
in Tegeta, Dar es Salaam.
“We are proud to be part of this important campaign that will
actively play a role in promoting and supporting World Malaria Day so as to
help end Malaria related deaths in Tanzania by using our core capacity as a
company. Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) will be working with the
health facilities that are the coordinating authority for health. As part of
our support, we take this opportunity to donate treated mosquito nets to
several health facilities that surround our Power Plant. In addition, we will
also create awareness and promote malaria education and prevention to the
community and our employees.
“This is one of the areas to which our Executive Chairman,
Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi, and the Board altogether have directed IPTL/PAP
management to focus on during the first phase of implementation of our
strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. This event is held to
support the prevention, treatment and control of malaria. We are calling for
greater support towards protecting and treating people who are at risk of
malaria,” reads part of the statement.
He pointed out that the planned support is set to benefit
both in-patients and out-patient those who will be advised to have a bed-rest
in those targeted health facilities, because IPTL believes that investing in
malaria remains one of the ‘best buys’ in global health, with reductions in malaria
unlocking human potential and economic growth.
“We have identified the number of hospitals within our which
we shall avail with the requisite beds and nets. IPTL/PAP under the directive
of the Executive Chairman, Mr. Harbinder Singh Sethi, will provide treated
mosquito nets to all hospital beds in those health centers towards key malaria
interventions. This will ensure that patients who go for treatment in these
health centers stay free from malaria. The mosquito nets will also help the new
borne and their mothers from being infected by Malaria,” he said.
Malaria is a major public health problem in Tanzania with
annual deaths estimated at 60,000, with 80 percent of these deaths among
children under five years of age. Approximately 14 to 18 million clinical
malaria cases are reported annually by public health services and more than 40
percent of all outpatient visits are attributed to malaria.
Background
Independent Power Tanzania Limited (IPTL) is the leading
electric power generation company in Tanzania, producing 80 percent of
electricity consumed in Dar es Salaam. With its wealth of experience,
established corporate base and a clear vision, the company intends to maintain
leadership in the liberalized electric energy sub-sector in Tanzania and the Eastern
Africa Region.
IPTL under the direct supervision of Pan African Power
Limited is operational from September 2013; generating power over 103 MW of net
installed capacity and distributing electricity to Tanesco. The company
utilizes Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) as a source to generate electricity. IPTL gives a
reliable, energy-efficient power supply backed by unbeatable customer service
and ensures maximum energy safety.
For more information: http://iptl.co.tz/iptl-joins-fight-against-malaria/
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