India sends 13 tonnes of tuberculosis vaccines to Afghanistan

India has delivered 13 tonnes of tuberculosis (TB) vaccines to Afghanistan, aiming to support the country’s fragile healthcare system and expand immunisation coverage among children.

Randhir Jaiswal said on Monday that the shipment had been handed over to the public health authorities, adding that the assistance reflects India’s continued humanitarian engagement with the country.

He noted that the vaccines are expected to strengthen ongoing child immunisation programmes against tuberculosis, a major infectious disease that continues to pose serious health risks across Afghanistan.

India has provided multiple rounds of medical and humanitarian aid to Afghanistan over the past year, including medicines, vaccines, and essential health supplies, as part of its broader regional assistance efforts.

The shipment comes amid growing concerns among international health organisations about declining healthcare access and rising diseases burden, particularly among children and vulnerable populations.

Afghanistan’s healthcare system has been under severe strain due to economic challenges, reduced international funding, and restrictions in access to medical resources since recent political changes.

Tuberculosis remains one of the leading infectious diseases in the country, with global health agencies warning that disruptions in vaccination and treatment programmes could lead to increased transmission rates.

India’s latest aid delivery underscores the importance of sustained international support to prevent further deterioration of Afghanistan’s public health system.

Health experts say continued vaccine supply and coordinated global efforts will be critical to controlling preventable diseases and protecting millions of at-risk children across the country.

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