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India Delivers Medical Aid, Reaffirms Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan

India sent medicines and medical supplies to a government hospital in Kabul.

Kabul is the capital of Afghanistan.

The shipment is meant to help Afghan people receive healthcare.

India says it has been increasing its humanitarian support for Afghanistan.

This support includes medicines, vaccines, food, and tents.

India also helped people affected by floods in Nuristan.

In June, it sent five tonnes of essential medicines to Kabul.

In May, it sent materials to support child vaccination programs.

Indian officials say their work with Afghanistan will focus on diplomacy, aid, and development.

Key facts

Latest delivery: Medicines and medical consumables were supplied to a government hospital in Kabul.
Latest delivery date: August 20, 2026.
June shipment: Five tonnes of essential medicines were flown to Kabul.
Immunisation support: India provided 20 tonnes of dry materials for BCG and Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccines on May 22.
Flood relief: Food items and family tents were sent to Afghanistan’s National Disaster Management Authority for communities affected by floods in Nuristan.
Stated engagement priorities: India’s engagement with Afghanistan includes diplomatic exchanges, humanitarian assistance, and development cooperation.

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