India Delivers 13 Tons of Tuberculosis Vaccines to Afghanistan
India has delivered 13 tons of tuberculosis vaccines to Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health to support child immunization programs, according to Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India's Ministry of External Affairs.
The shipment, which includes dry materials, was handed over to Afghan health authorities, as reported by multiple outlets. Amu TV, Khaama Press and Omid Radio identified the vaccines as BCG anti-tuberculosis vaccines aimed at strengthening children's vaccination efforts. Hurriyat, however, reported the aid as 13 tons of mumps vaccines for Afghan children.
Amu TV said the delivery was made in cooperation with the World Health Organization and UNICEF. It cited WHO figures showing about 80,000 tuberculosis cases in Afghanistan in 2023, attributed to limited healthcare access.
Jaiswal announced the aid amid India's ongoing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, which has previously included cancer medicines and other vaccines, according to Hurriyat. Omid Radio noted India's continuous medical support and maintained good relations with Afghanistan.
The reports emerged on April 14, with Hurriyat citing the delivery on that Monday and others referencing Tuesday.
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Where reports agree
- India sent 13 tons of vaccines/medical supplies to Afghanistan
- Aid intended to support child immunization programs
- Delivered to Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health/health authorities
- Attribution to named spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal of India's Ministry of External Affairs
Where reports differ
- Vaccine type: TB/BCG (Amu TV, Khaama Press, Omid Radio) vs mumps (Hurriyat)
- Spokesperson name: Randhir Jaiswal (3 sources) vs Randeep Jaiswal (Omid Radio)
- Announcement timing: Tuesday (Amu TV) vs Monday (Khaama Press)
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