New Delhi, June 12 -- India dispatched medical assistance to the Maldives in the wake of a measles outbreak under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said that 20,000 doses of MR Vaccines and approx 3-tons medical consignment are being sent to strengthen immunisation coverage and safeguard public health.

In a post on X, he said, "Reaffirming its commitment to the 'Neighbourhood First' policy and its role as a trusted first responder, India has dispatched the medical assistance to Maldives in response to the recent measles outbreak. 20000 doses of MR Vaccines and approx 3-tons medical consignment includes medicines, syringes, diagnostic kits and medical consumable...