Regional Cooperation and Healthcare Improvement: India's Role in Supporting Afghanistan's Healthcare System
Najiba Sultani
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Department of Commerce, Mangalore University, India.
Subhashini Srivatsa
Department of Post Graduate Studies in Commerce, University College Mangalore, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aim: To analyze the healthcare challenges and improvements in Afghanistan. To understand India's support and its possible influence on the healthcare system in Afghanistan through multifaceted engagement and its support post-2021.
Methodology: The information for this study was collected from various resources utilizing qualitative and quantitative approaches, national and international organization reports, as well as from printed and electronic media sources.
Results: Since 2001, India and Afghanistan have collaboratively worked across multiple fields. In the field of healthcare, India's efforts include infrastructure development, such as construction, capacity building, and training, pharmaceutical support and medicine supply, and public health initiatives. After the collapse of the Afghan government in 2021, India also remained a stable supplier of medications and humanitarian aid to Afghan society and these supports are rooted in transparency and long-term commitment. The Afghan population expresses their considerable contentment with the integrity of the Indian administration.
Conclusion: Regional cooperation is essential for strengthening the healthcare system in conflict-affected settings. India’s bilateral relationship with Afghanistan indicated how strategic engagement impacts the overall improvement of public health.
Keywords: India-Afghanistan bilateral relations, humanitarian support, healthcare challenges, foreign aid, social welfare