Nairobi, July 22 -- India on Wednesday handed over the first tranche of 4.5 tonnes of medical assistance to Kenya to strengthen the country's preparedness and response capacity for Ebola Virus Disease, other infectious diseases and future pandemic threats.

According to an official press release issued by the High Commission of India in Nairobi, High Commissioner Adarsh Swaika handed over the consignment to Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi.

The first tranche comprises 279 packages of essential medical supplies, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, sample transportation kits, infrared thermometers, face shields, heavy-duty protective boots and other inf...