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India has donated 4.8 tons of vaccines, including rabies and hepatitis B doses, to Afghanistan. The country also extended aid to Myanmar, Cameroon, and Botswana, reinforcing its commitment to the Global South. Under Operation Brahma, India provided essential supplies to Myanmar, while food grains were sent to Cameroon. Additionally, medical aid was dispatched to Botswana following devastating floods.

Key Points: India Donates 4.8 Tons of Vaccines to Afghanistan Amid Global Aid Efforts

  • India donates rabies, tetanus, and hepatitis B vaccines to Afghanistan
  • Supplies RO plants and food to Myanmar under Operation Brahma
  • Ships 1,000 tons of rice to Cameroon for food aid
  • Dispatches 10 tons of medical supplies to flood-hit Botswana
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India donates 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan

India provides vaccines to Afghanistan while extending aid to Myanmar, Cameroon, and Botswana, reinforcing its Global South partnership commitment.

"India: A committed partner to the Global South. – Randhir Jaiswal, MEA Spokesperson"

New Delhi, April 25

India on Thursday donated 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan, including vaccines for rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza, according to the XP Division, Ministry of External Affairs.

In a similar effort, India recently handed over a fresh relief consignment to Myanmar under Operation Brahma in April

The Indian Embassy in Myanmar stated that relief aid recently dispatched from India has been handed over to Mandalay Chief Minister Myo Aung under Operation Brahma.

The newly dispatched aid from India was handed over by the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur. It contained an RO water plant, a Genset, rice, noodles, cooking oil, atta, sugar, dal, salt, MRES, blankets, and medicines.

As the first responder to the devastating earthquake on March 28, India has provided over 750 metric tons of relief material, including medical aid, food, shelters, and essential supplies.

In April, India also sent a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Cameroon on Wednesday for food grain assistance.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said the effort is in the spirit of a committed partnership with the Global South.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "India: A committed partner to the Global South. India sends food grain assistance to the people of Cameroon. A consignment of 1000 mt of Rice departed today from Nhava Sheva Port to Cameroon."

Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, stated that India has sent the first tranche of assistance to Botswana in response to the floods.

The MEA said that the tranche comprised of 10 tons of essential medicines, surgical supplies, mosquito nets, water purifiers, among other things.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said, "India sends humanitarian assistance to Botswana. In the wake of floods in Botswana, the first tranche of approx 10 tons of assistance comprising essential medicines, surgical supplies, mosquito nets, water purifiers, etc, was dispatched for Botswana."

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is such a heartwarming gesture! India is truly stepping up as a global leader in humanitarian aid. The vaccines will make a real difference in Afghanistan 🇮🇳💉
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the aid, I wonder if we could be doing more to help our own citizens first. The healthcare system in rural India still needs so much support.
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Ananya P.
The diversity of aid is impressive - from vaccines to rice to water purifiers. Shows India understands different countries have different needs. Well done MEA!
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Vikram D.
Operation Brahma sounds like an important initiative. Does anyone know how we can contribute as civilians? Would love to volunteer or donate.
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Sunita M.
The rabies vaccines will be life-saving in Afghanistan where stray dog populations are high. Such thoughtful selection of aid items 👏
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Karan J.
Does anyone have stats on how much aid India has provided globally this year? Would be interesting to see the big picture of these efforts.

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