India dispatches 60 tonnes of emergency medical assistance to Jamaica

India has dispatched a fresh consignment of around 60 tonnes of emergency medical equipment, generators, and other utilities to Jamaica which will support the country’s healthcare needs and enhance their disaster preparedness.

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal shared the details of the humanitarian assistance on Saturday.

“India sends Humanitarian Assistance to Jamaica. A consignment of nearly 60 tonnes of emergency medical equipment, Gensets and other utilities has departed for Jamaica. This assistance will support health care needs and rehabilitation of medical infrastructure as well as strengthen the disaster preparedness of against Hurricanes,” Jaiswal stated in a post on X.

India and Jamaica share strong historical and cultural linkages, reflected in their shared colonial past, values of democracy and freedom, and passion for cricket.

Recently, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness paid his first-ever visit to India from September 30-October 3. Both leaders held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi. (BS)

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