Amid Afghanistan’s healthcare woes, India extends a vital hand by shipping 7.5 tons of cancer-fighting drugs to Kabul this Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs hailed the consignment as a direct response to the dire needs of oncology patients, reinforcing bilateral goodwill.
Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson, shared on X: ‘7.5 tons of life-saving cancer medications delivered to Kabul to fulfill urgent patient requirements. India’s support for Afghanistan endures.’
The backdrop involves last December’s New Delhi summit between ministers Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali and JP Nadda, deliberating on health sector upliftment—encompassing professional training, knowledge sharing, drug assurance, cancer management, visas, and infrastructure backing.
Jalali thanked India for fresh aid while specifying enhancement needs. Nadda vouched for ongoing commitment, disclosing a forthcoming CT scanner for Kabul’s pediatric hospital with accompanying medicals.
India’s four-year contribution totals 327 tons of drugs and vaccines; radiotherapy and supplementary gear are next. Nadda’s X note framed the talks as fruitful, prioritizing long-haul supplies and deepened cooperation.
Exemplifying reliable partnership, this aid eases current burdens and charts a course for robust health alliances. India’s consistent outreach not only saves lives today but invests in Afghanistan’s healthier tomorrow.