India’s first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra inaugurated in Mauritius
The Hindu
India's External Affairs Minister inaugurates first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius, showcasing strong bilateral health cooperation.
Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has inaugurated India's first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius, testifying to the "close" bilateral cooperation between the two countries, especially in the health sector.
Mr. Jaishankar was in Mauritius on a two-day visit from June 16 to 17, one of the first countries he has visited in his current term as External Affairs Minister.
On Wednesday, July 17, he jointly inaugurated India's first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra with Mauritian Prime Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, "testifying to the close cooperation between our countries, especially in the important sector of health," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been set up to make affordable generic medicines available to all.
"Delighted to inaugurate along with Prime Minister @KumarJugnauth the first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra in Mauritius. This Aushadi Kendra is the delivery of the promise made by PM @narendramodi," Mr. Jaishankar said in a post on X. "The India-Mauritius health partnership project will supply cost-effective, Made-in-India medicines to augment public healthcare and enhance well-being," he added.
Mr. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Jugnauth also inaugurated a modern medical facility built with Indian grant assistance in Grand Bois. Mr. Jaishankar called the Mediclinic the "newest expression of our friendship".
"Joined Prime Minister @KumarJugnauth in inaugurating the new Mediclinic Project at Grand Bois in Mauritius. PM @narendramodi has rightly termed the India-Mauritius relationship as “Khoon ka Rishta” (blood relation)," he said in a post on X.
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