India sends USD2 mn worth medicines, vaccines to Nepal on request
New Delhi, Apr 25 (UNI) India today sent a consignment of medicines and vaccines for patients with Thalassemia and Sickle-Cell Disease, worth $2 million, on a request from Nepal.
The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X, that the first tranche of 17,030 vials of Vaccines for Immunization of patients with Thalassemia was handed over to Nepal.
'Reaffirming India's commitment to #NeighbourhoodFirst Policy.
'India sends assistance consisting of medicines and vaccines for patients with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease worth $2 million, responding to a request from Nepal.
'The 1st tranche of 17,030 vials of Vaccines for Immunization of patients with Thalassemia was handed over to Nepal.'
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