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World NewsNewsSeptember 28, 2026

India Sends Life-Saving Medicines to Afghanistan

India Sends Life-Saving Medicines to Afghanistan
India delivered another consignment of life-saving medicines and medical consumables to a government hospital in Kabul. The Ministry of External Affairs said healthcare remains central to India’s humanitarian support for the Afghan people, continuing New Delhi’s assistance amid Afghanistan’s continuing pressure on hospitals and essential health services.

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The delivery strengthens India’s role as a regional humanitarian partner while helping Afghanistan maintain essential medical care. It also demonstrates continued people-focused cooperation despite the country’s political and security challenges.
India is expected to continue providing medicines, relief materials and development assistance according to Afghanistan’s humanitarian requirements. Future deliveries may prioritise hospitals, immunisation programmes and vulnerable communities.

20 August 2026: India delivers medicines and medical consumables to a Kabul government hospital

27 September: Another consignment of life-saving supplies reaches Kabul

28 September: The latest humanitarian delivery is officially reported.

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