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KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health of the Taliban said in a statement on Wednesday that India has donated 11,000 doses of vaccines to Afghanistan.
The donation includes 5,500 doses of the influenza vaccine and 5,500 doses of the meningitis vaccine. The total weight of this medical shipment from India is reported to be 291 kilograms, according to the statement.
The aid packages were handed over to officials of the Ministry of Public Health at Kabul International Airport.
Influenza is a severe viral and contagious disease that targets the respiratory system, including the nose, throat, and lungs. Meanwhile, meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which can be very dangerous and even fatal.
