Nairobi, Oct. 19 -- Stepping up humanitarian backing for public health safety in East Africa, New Delhi on Monday handed over the second consignment of medical assistance, weighing 11 tonnes, to Kenya to reinforce the nation's ongoing defence and preparedness protocols against Ebola.

India's High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, handed over the second consignment of medical assistance to the Principal Secretary of Kenya's Public Health, Mary Muthoni Muriuki, on Monday.

Detailing the diplomatic support, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X, "India hands over the second consignment of 11 tonnes of medical assistance to Kenya to strengthen Ebola preparedness and response."

Comprising essential containment inventory, the...