India has sent 7.5 tonnes of crucial cancer medicines to Kabul to assist cancer patients in Afghanistan. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, emphasized India’s commitment to aiding the people of Afghanistan. This delivery aims to address the urgent medical needs of cancer patients in the region.
In a recent meeting between Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health and India’s Minister of Health and Family Welfare, discussions centered on enhancing bilateral healthcare cooperation. The focus was on boosting health collaboration, sharing medical expertise, and ensuring the availability of quality medicines in Afghanistan. Both sides also deliberated on cancer treatment, medical visas for Afghan patients, and support for health facilities.
India’s Minister of Health, Jagat Prakash Nadda, reiterated New Delhi’s dedication to supporting the Afghan populace. Plans are underway to send a CT scan machine, along with medicines and vaccines, to a children’s hospital in Kabul. Nadda affirmed India’s commitment to facilitating medical treatment for Afghan patients and expressed readiness to provide further assistance.
Following the productive talks, Nadda confirmed India’s ongoing humanitarian aid and healthcare cooperation with Afghanistan. The focus remains on long-term medical supply to the region. India showcased its commitment by symbolically handing over cancer medicines and vaccines, with plans for dispatching a larger consignment, including a CT scanner.
