India sends vaccines, medical supplies as Maldives battles measles outbreak

India extends assistance to Maldives by donating measles vaccines and medical consumables. India on Thursday, June 11, 2026 sent a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to support Maldives government in strengthening its immunisation coverage and safeguard public health, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. India’s assistance comes after the Maldives’ Health Protection Agency (HPA) said on Tuesday that four more people tested positive for measles last week, raising the total number of confirmed cases reported in Maldives in 2026 to 15. HPA urged people to wear masks and take medical help immediately if they development symptoms like cough or red rash. It also advised people with suspected symptoms to remain in isolation until tests results are confirmed. “Maldives enjoys a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and Vision MAHASAGAR. India, as a trusted First Responder, remains committed to working closely with the Government of Maldives in advancing shared priorities and for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries,” the MEA said in a statement.