India dispatches 20 tonnes of critical vaccine material to Afghanistan to strengthen child immunisation program
New Delhi, May 22
India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment and support to "friendly people" of Afghanistan in the health sector as it dispatched 20 tonnes of critical dry material for vaccines to augment the country's child immunisation program.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal further noted that more consignments are underway.
"India delivers 20 tons of critical dry materials for BCG, and Tetanus & Diphtheria (Td) vaccines to Kabul, to augment Afghanistan's Child Immunisation Programme. More consignments are underway. India is committed to support the friendly people of Afghanistan in health sector," Jaiswal wrote in the X post.
The recent delivery of medical aid comes after earlier in April, India delivered 13 tonnes of Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccines along with related dry material to support Afghanistan's child immunisation efforts against tuberculosis.
India has been known to consistently provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including medical supplies and vaccines, as part of its ongoing support to the Afghan people. Earlier on April 5, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India had delivered humanitarian assistance to support flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan.
In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said at that time that India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more.
"India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extending humanitarian assistance and support during this challenging time," he said.
According to the National Disaster Management Authority, heavy rains and floods had destroyed 131 houses and partially damaged 650 others. More than 3,000 jeribs of agricultural land have also been affected.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Glad to see this humanitarian aid continuing despite the political situation there. Children shouldn't suffer because of geopolitics. Hope these vaccines reach the most vulnerable populations safely.
20 tonnes of vaccine material is a serious commitment. TB and tetanus are deadly for kids — this will save thousands of young lives. But I hope we're also ensuring proper cold chain storage at the destination. All the best to the teams involved!
While I appreciate the humanitarian gesture, I wish our own public health infrastructure got the same attention. Our rural areas still lack basic vaccine storage and healthcare access. Let's fix home first while helping others.
This is a good move. Afghanistan's healthcare system has been shattered for years. India's consistent support — vaccines, flood relief, earthquake aid — shows we're a reliable friend. No strings attached, just helping fellow humans. 👏
Nice to see this partnership continuing. BCG and tetanus vaccines are basic but essential — every child deserves them. I hope international agencies coordinate well to distribute these supplies effectively across Afghanistan's provinces.
I'm proud of India's role as a first responder in the region. Afghanistan's children are our children too in terms of humanity. This is real soft power — saving
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