San Pedro Sula, Cortés.
The Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), through the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Latin America and North America, delivered a donation of seven water purification pumps to bring water suitable for human consumption to areas of the Sula Valley where storms Eta and Iota swept away the vital vital systems.
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Donat The approximate cost of the donation is $ 75,000.00. |
The first lady was present during the handover ceremony Ana Garci’a de Hernandez, Who thanked the collaboration of the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) for being supportive in recent months that natural phenomena hit the country.
“This comes to strengthen the country’s response capacity, to help the families who need it most,” Garcia de Hernandez said.
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For his part, the Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Honduras, Diego WenHe explained that large water purification pumps can generate water for communities of 400 to 500 people and small ones for communities of 40 to 50 people.
“We are convinced that through these deliveries we will benefit a large population that was affected by storms Eta and Iota,” stressed the diplomat.
Wen explained that the technology and parts used are all developed in the Republic of China (Taiwan), including a special filter developed by the ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) that allows water to be filtered. removing viruses and particles.
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This filter is long lasting and washable, the approximate duration is 5 to 10 years depending on the care, the filtered water can be used for general consumption or human consumption, he added.
The management for the shipment of the machinery was carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the embassy of that country in Honduras to make the official delivery to the Standing Committee on Contingencies ( Copeco) in the department of Cortés.