Manila, Jan. 20 -- The Indian government has delivered 30 tons of humanitarian aid to provinces severely affected by earthquakes and deadly cyclones that hit the country last year.

Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shri Harsh Kumar Jain handed over the aid to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Diana Rose Cajipe during a ceremony at Clark Air Base on Tuesday.

The assistance included 6.5 tons of essential medicines and medical equipment, as well as dignity kits, sleeping mats, heavy-duty tarpaulins, and shelter materials.

Among the key items is the BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita, and Maitri) Cube, a rapidly deployable portable hospital designed to provide immediate disaster response, ...