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India has deployed the 'Aarogya Maitri' health cube in Jamaica, boosting its healthcare partnership with CARICOM.

Published On Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Asian Horizon Network
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India has strengthened its ties with CARICOM by deploying the Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare system in Jamaica under its humanitarian assistance framework. The initiative, led by the National Security Council Secretariat and Ministry of External Affairs, highlights India’s focus on rapid, tech-driven medical support for partner countries. The modular system, inspired by innovations like the BHISHM Cube, is designed for quick deployment during disasters to provide emergency medical care, diagnostics, and stabilization in difficult conditions. RailTel Corporation and Green Genome India Pvt Ltd have supported the rollout, contributing expertise in logistics, technology, and field healthcare operations. Officials say the initiative reflects India’s broader effort to build long-term healthcare cooperation, disaster resilience, and capacity building across CARICOM nations, positioning healthcare as a key element of its humanitarian diplomacy.

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