The ship carries over 2 tons of medical aid, including anti-cancer drugs, as part of India’s humanitarian assistance
The Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Sachet’ set sail for Sudan on Friday, carrying over two tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs, as part of India’s ongoing humanitarian efforts, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) , reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
India extends medical assistance to conflict-hit Sudan amid growing humanitarian crisis
In a statement, the MEA said, “Extending humanitarian assistance to the people of Sudan, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed today, carrying a consignment of more than 2 tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs.”
Earlier the same day, the Sachet also carried medical aid to Djibouti, including 20 haemodialysis machines and one reverse osmosis (RO) plant. This aid comes as Sudan remains in turmoil nearly two years after conflict erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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The ongoing crisis has left over 25 million people across Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad facing severe food insecurity, with 17 million affected in Sudan alone
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According to the World Food Programme (WFP), the conflict could trigger the world’s largest hunger crisis
India’s continued humanitarian outreach
India has been actively providing humanitarian aid worldwide. Last month, the country dispatched 26 tons of assistance to Honduras following Tropical Storm SARA, including medical supplies, disaster relief materials, and essential items such as glucometers, oximeters, and hygiene kits.
On January 27, India also sent bronchodilators, inhalers, and ventilators to the Kurdistan region of Iraq to support people in need. India has a long history of aiding Iraq, having committed USD 20 million in 2003 in response to a UN appeal.
Through its Vishwabandhu Bharat initiative, India continues to extend medical and disaster relief globally, reinforcing its commitment to humanitarian assistance.
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