On February 13, 2022, India delivered medical supplies to Kiribati after Pacific Island nation asked for help, for dealing with the first outbreak of COVID-19.

Key Facts

• According to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), consignment contained emergency Covid-19 medication, pulse oximeters and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
• Medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India’s commitment for providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support as early responder in Pacific region.
• Medical supplies were put together and despatched from India, in a short span of time, despite the logistical challenges in reaching Kiribati Island.

Significance of the India’s assistance

India’s consignment of medical supplies to Kiribati affirms its commitment to provide disaster relief support and humanitarian assistance as an early responder in the Pacific region. It shows India’s commitment to extend full support to Kiribati’s national efforts in mitigating the challenges arising due to covid-19 pandemic.