On January 1, 2022, India delivered 500,000 doses of Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine to Afghanistan as humanitarian assistance. The delivery came months after the Taliban’s return to power and amid a collapsing healthcare system. India’s aid was part of a broader effort to provide critical medical support during one of the most challenging humanitarian crises in Afghanistan’s modern history. The gesture highlighted India’s continued engagement with the Afghan people despite political uncertainty. The vaccines were distributed by international health organizations to prevent further outbreaks during a time of economic and social upheaval.
