India has sent urgent humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected Venezuela as part of its disaster relief efforts. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the dispatch of a Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines, and medical equipment to support ongoing relief operations in Venezuela under “Operation Amistad.”
The Indian Embassy in Côte d’Ivoire provided details of the mission, stating that two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying relief materials and medical support transited through Abidjan en route to Venezuela. The aid includes 35 tons of relief equipment, an Indian Army Field Hospital contingent, and two BHISHM cubes.
The medical contingent, consisting of 41 personnel including nine medical officers, is equipped to deliver emergency medical care, trauma management, surgical support, and essential healthcare services to those affected by the earthquakes. The team is carrying around six tons of medical supplies and humanitarian relief items provided by the Ministry of External Affairs.
India’s dispatch of the medical contingent under “Operation Amistad” underscores its commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, demonstrating readiness to offer timely support to friendly nations during crises.
Venezuela experienced two major earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.1 and 7.5, near the town of Moron. The earthquakes, occurring within seconds of each other, have caused significant damage and casualties in the region. The death toll has reached 1,430, with thousands injured and families affected by the disaster.
