Afghanistan, Nov. 2 -- India has sent over 16 tons of medicines and medical equipment to Afghanistan to help combat malaria, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases across the country.
India has delivered more than 16 tons of medicines and medical equipment to the Taliban's Ministry of Public Health, officials in Kabul confirmed on Sunday.
Taliban spokesperson Sharafat Zaman wrote on X that the supplies were sent to help Afghanistan combat diseases transmitted by insects, including malaria, dengue fever, and leishmaniasis.
According to Zaman, the donated medicines and diagnostic kits will directly support Afghanistan's National Program for the Prevention of Malaria and Other Vector-Borne Diseases.
The statement stated that the contribut...