India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Afghanistan’s healthcare sector by donating a range of medical equipment to Afghan health authorities. The assistance includes devices for diagnosis, treatment, neonatal and pediatric care, along with specialized surgical and critical care equipment.
Sharing the update on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India has supplied neonatal and pediatric care devices, cardiograph machines, ventilators, patient monitors, maxillofacial electrocautery equipment, plastic surgery instrument sets, and other specialized medical kits to support healthcare services in Afghanistan.
The announcement comes as India continues to emphasize its long-standing humanitarian engagement with Afghanistan. During the weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that India remains committed to the welfare of the Afghan people through humanitarian aid, development partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives.
Referring to remarks made by India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, at the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Jaiswal said India’s approach remains focused on promoting peace, stability, and development in the country.
He noted that India and Afghanistan share centuries-old civilizational ties and continue to maintain a strong partnership through support in food security, healthcare, pharmaceutical assistance, education, scholarships, and skill development programmes.
India has consistently advocated for a stable and peaceful Afghanistan, emphasizing that regional peace and economic development are essential for the well-being of the Afghan people and the broader region.