India Extends Health Support to Afghanistan with BCG Vaccine Shipment

Apr 14 (BNP): India has sent a large consignment of BCG vaccines to Afghanistan, reinforcing its support for public health and child immunisation programmes in the neighbouring country.

The shipment, weighing around 13 tonnes, is aimed at strengthening vaccination coverage for children and supporting efforts to prevent tuberculosis-related health risks in early childhood.

The initiative reflects India’s continued humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, particularly in the healthcare sector, where vaccine access and child immunisation remain critical challenges.

BCG vaccines are widely used as part of national immunisation programmes to protect infants and young children against tuberculosis, a disease that continues to pose public health concerns in several regions.

The latest supply is expected to help Afghan health authorities expand immunisation outreach and improve vaccine availability in vulnerable communities.

The move further underscores India’s role in providing medical support and essential supplies to countries in need, especially in the broader South Asian region.