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India to supply 100 ambulances to Sri Lanka under $5.28 million grant
India is providing 100 ambulances to Sri Lanka as part of a $5.28 million grant agreement, reinforcing New Delhi's healthcare cooperation with its island neighbour. The grant was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Union Health Minister J P Nadda.
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India has committed to supplying 100 ambulances to Sri Lanka under a $5.28 million grant, marking another milestone in bilateral healthcare collaboration between the two nations. The agreement was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda.
The ambulance supply represents India's continued support for strengthening Sri Lanka's emergency medical services and healthcare infrastructure. The grant underscores New Delhi's commitment to enhancing capacity in critical healthcare delivery systems across the region.
The initiative aligns with India's broader strategy of providing development assistance to neighbouring countries through targeted healthcare interventions. Such cooperative measures have been instrumental in building robust medical emergency response capabilities in partner nations.
The ambulances are expected to significantly augment Sri Lanka's ability to provide timely emergency medical care to its population. This collaboration demonstrates the deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka in the healthcare sector, benefiting communities on both sides of the Palk Strait.