India donates over 10,000 vials of Anti-rabies Vaccines to Myanmar

08 October 2019
India donates over 10,000 vials of Anti-rabies Vaccines to Myanmar

In a handing over ceremony held in Yangon on 7th October, 2019, India’s Deputy Chief of Mission Dr. Sumit Seth handed over 10,000 vials of Anti-Rabies Vaccines to Dr. Zaw Than Htun, Director General of Department of Medical Research [DG(DMS)], Ministry of Health and Sports, Government of Myanmar, according to a press release.

The aim of the donation was to provide support to the Government of Myanmar for its fight against Rabies and to showcase the strength of India’s pharmaceutical industry in manufacturing high quality vaccines at a highly competitive price.

Dr. Seth spoke about further cooperation in the health sector namely collaboration with India Council for Medical Research, sharing of case studies in the management of rabies, and capacity building programmes for Myanmar’s doctors and para-medics.