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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

India sends measles vaccines, medical supplies to Maldives amid rising cases

Male: India dispatched 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and around three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives to help address rising measles cases and strengthen immunisation coverage in the island nation.

The Maldives Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a social media post on Thursday, expressed appreciation for the "timely assistance", saying it reflected the close cooperation between the two countries.

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