India dispatches measles vaccines and medical supplies to the Maldives

India dispatched 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives to support immunisation coverage and respond to rising measles cases. The assistance is expected to bolster the Maldives’ public health response. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that the support reflects close ties and that the Maldives holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. India commits to working closely with the Maldives for mutual benefit.

India dispatched 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives to support immunisation coverage and respond to rising measles cases. The assistance is expected to bolster the Maldives’ public health response. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that the support reflects close ties and that the Maldives holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. India commits to working closely with the Maldives for mutual benefit.

India dispatched 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives to support immunisation coverage and respond to rising measles cases. The assistance is expected to bolster the Maldives’ public health response. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated that the support reflects close ties and that the Maldives holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. India commits to working closely with the Maldives for mutual benefit.

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