India Donates 16 Tons of Medical Aid to Afghanistan
India has sent over 16 tons of medicines and medical equipment to Afghanistan to help combat malaria, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases across the country.
India has delivered more than 16 tons of medicines and medical equipment to the Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health, officials in Kabul confirmed on Sunday.
Taliban spokesperson Sharafat Zaman wrote on X that the supplies were sent to help Afghanistan combat diseases transmitted by insects, including malaria, dengue fever, and leishmaniasis.
According to Zaman, the donated medicines and diagnostic kits will directly support Afghanistan’s National Program for the Prevention of Malaria and Other Vector-Borne Diseases.
The statement stated that the contribution aims to strengthen the country’s health infrastructure and improve its capacity to respond to seasonal outbreaks and public health emergencies.
The medical shipment follows the recent visit of Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India, signaling New Delhi’s continued humanitarian engagement with Afghanistan despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.
India has previously donated ambulances and emergency health supplies to Afghanistan, reflecting a pragmatic approach toward addressing urgent humanitarian needs under Taliban rule.
Health experts note that while such aid offers vital relief to Afghanistan’s citizens, long-term recovery will depend on sustained international cooperation and transparent public health management within the country.
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