Priyanka Chauhan

Indian Foreign Service Officer. Joint Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

[India in Uganda @IndiainUganda]

HC@UpendraSRawat handed over the second tranche of India’s medical assistance to @AfricaCDC at Entebbe Airport today. The 43-tonne consignment of medical, diagnostic and protective kits will strengthen public health preparedness and Ebola response capacities across the region.

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

🇮🇳 has dispatched the second tranche of medical assistance to @AfricaCDC, comprising protective gear, diagnostic & monitoring equipment, medicines, and supplements.

Confident that this 43 tons consignment will further strengthen public health preparedness and bolster Ebola response capacities across @_AfricanUnion

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Africa CDC welcomes the arrival of emergency pharmaceutical supplies generously donated by the Government and people of India to support the ongoing response to the Bundibugyo #EbolaOutbreak in the DRC.

Received in Uganda by Africa CDC’s Eastern Africa RCC, the supplies include essential diagnostics, therapeutics, infection prevention and control materials, and case management support that will soon be deployed to affected communities in eastern DRC.

Africa CDC thanks the Government of India for its continued support and commitment to protecting lives and advancing health security across the continent.

#AfricaResponds #HealthSecurity

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

🇮🇳 dispatched the first tranche of urgent medical supplies and protective kits to @AfricaCDC today.

Committed to support Africa in responding to the emerging Ebola public health emergency. @_AfricanUnion

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

My remarks at the handing over of Agro Passion Fruit processing facility in Paramaribo, built with Indian financial assistance #Suriname https://t.co/ZO3QVzkFP8

[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Concluded Agreements today on Tourism, on Solarisation of @mfcagovtt building, on Quick Impact Projects, and on establishing Ayurveda Chair. #TrinidadAndTobago

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[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Joined PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar @PM_Kamla at the presentation of #MadeInIndia laptops to Trinbagonian school children. Delivering on PM @narendramodi’s commitment last year, this is a message of learning, awareness and opportunity. #TrinidadAndTobago

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[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Formally handed over 10 BHISHM Cubes as a gift from India to Jamaica, in the presence of PM @AndrewHolnessJM, Health Minister @christufton and FM @kaminajsmith

The BHISHM Cube mobile hospital system, designed for rapid deployment, will help Jamaica during disasters and emergencies. The gift of these cubes is a statement of friendship, a commitment to disaster preparedness, and an outcome of innovation.

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[India in Sri Lanka @IndiainSL]

Implementation of #eSanjeevani, to facilitate and strengthen digitization of health records and telemedicine options in 🇱🇰, was identified as one of the key initiatives to be implemented under 🇮🇳’s support for health sector rehabilitation following #CycloneDitwah.

Following up on visit of a 4-member expert delegation from 🇱🇰 to 🇮🇳 last month, Health Minister Hon Dr @NalindaJay held discussions with senior officials of @MEAIndia and @cdacindia representatives on the next steps on collaboration on the project, as well as on various other ongoing and potential cooperation initiatives in the health sector.

#DevelopmentPartnership #HealthCooperation

@IndianDiplomacy @MoH_SriLanka @MoHFW_India

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India-Sri Lanka cooperation in health domain

Minister of Health and Mass Media of Sri Lanka, Dr @NalindaJay, visited Ministry of External Affairs @MEAIndia for a briefing on India’s flagship digital health initiatives.

@cdacindia and @AyushmanNHA presented #eSanjeevani and India’s last-mile healthcare access through Health Kiosks, supported by India’s robust digital health repository ecosystem.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Dispatched🚢

A consignment of 250 MT foodgrains sent to Seychelles.

More to follow under the USD 175 million Special Economic Package committed to Seychelles.

#VisionMAHASAGAR #SouthSouthcooperation

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[Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar]

Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India has sent a consignment of 1000 metric tons of rice to Burkina Faso as humanitarian assistance. This is aimed at supporting food security for vulnerable communities and internally displaced persons.

The gesture reflects India’s continued commitment as a reliable developmental and #HADR partner to Global South countries.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

To support the medical treatment and swift recovery of those injured in the heinous attack on 16 March, India delivers a 2.5-ton consignment of emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to Kabul.

India stands in solidarity with the Afghan people and will continue to extend all possible humanitarian support in this difficult hour.

[India in Sri Lanka @IndiainSL]

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As part of India’s support for health sector rehabilitation following #CycloneDitwah, a 4-member technical delegation from Sri Lanka visited India (11–13 Mar 2026) to explore Indian models of Health Kiosks and Mobile Diagnostic Labs.

The programme included live demonstrations of Health Kiosks/Health ATMs in Delhi NCR with support from @AyushmanNHA, Mobile Diagnostic Lab showcase at @icmr_nicpr and detailed introduction to #eSanjeevani at Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

#IndiaSriLanka #DevelopmentPartnership #HealthCooperation

@MoH_SriLanka
@NalindaJay
@MEAIndia
@IndianDiplomacy
@MoHFW_INDIA
@cdacindia

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India’s humanitarian outreach continues.

A consignment of essential life-saving medicines has been dispatched to Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as humanitarian assistance from the Government of India, being transported onboard INS Trikand.

Founded in 1919 by the Indian-origin community, the hospital serves thousands of patients every year.

India reiterates its commitment in supporting the Global South and for the well-being of its diaspora communities aboard.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India stands in solidarity with the people of Madagascar.

Following the widespread devastation caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, India dispatched humanitarian assistance to support ongoing relief efforts.

An Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material landed in Antananarivo.

The consignment includes life-saving medicines, surgical supplies, tents, water storage tanks, dignity kits, and ready-to-eat meals providing critical support to affected communities.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India stands in solidarity with Mozambique in the wake of the devastating floods impacting its central and southern provinces.

As part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts, India has mounted a multi-faceted response to support the people of Mozambique. This includes dispatch of 500 MT of rice as immediate food assistance, 10 MT of essential relief supplies such as tents, hygiene kits and rehabilitation support items, and 3 tonnes of critical medicines aboard an Indian Navy ship. In addition, 86 MT of life-saving medicines have already been delivered via the sea route.

India remains committed to extend multifaceted support - humanitarian, medical, and logistical - reaffirming its role as a trusted first responder and a steadfast partner in the Indian Ocean Region and Africa.

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[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

Ms. Sripriya Ranganathan @SecretaryCPVOIA convened a virtual meeting today with the Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia and the Gulf region.

💠 Highlighted the key points from the suo moto Statement in Parliament today by EAM @DrSJaishankar

💠 Provided updates on the efforts being undertaken by Indian Embassies and Consulates to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian nationals in the region; and requested for the assistance of States/UTs in the dissemination of updated information and Advisories being issued regularly by Indian Embassies and Consulates.

💠 Outlined the steps being taken by Ministry of Civil Aviation, in close coordination with Indian Embassies and Consulates, to facilitate the return to India of stranded Indian passengers and those on short-term visits in the region, which had enabled the safe return of over 67,000 Indians since the start of the conflict on 28 February 2026.

💠 Responded to the requests and specific points raised by many Chief Secretaries, and took note of their further suggestions.

💠 Discussed steps to further strengthen the coordination with States/UTs through MEA’s Special Control Room, as well as through RPOs and MEA Branch Secretariats in India.

[Randhir Jaiswal @MEAIndia]

India–Malawi partnership for food security

To support Malawi’s efforts towards food security following the drought caused by the El Niño effect, India has dispatched a humanitarian consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice from the Nhava Sheva Port to the people of Malawi.

A reiteration of India’s continued commitment to supporting partners in the Global South and advancing the spirit of South–South cooperation.

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