Under Operation Dost...
On Friday under Operation Dost, to Turkey and Syria goverment of India sent 841 cartons of medicines, protection safety tools and diagnostics, according to the officials.
In Turkey and Syria more than 22,000 people have died due to magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on Monday, to save survivors from rubble collapsed buildings rescue workers are racing against time in harsh winter weather, resources said.
The medicines include Paracetamol 100 ML IV, Ceftriaxone GM INJ, Propofol INJ, etc that have been sent. The protection and safety tools that have been sent include gowns, gloves, shoe covers, and caps.
The other medical aid includes Electrocardiographs six channels, Syringe Pump, and a Physiologic monitor system.
Under "Operation Dost" Indian army set up a field hospital to provide assistance to earthquake hit people of Turkey.
On Thursday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, tweeted, "The army field hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkiye has started functioning with running Medical, Surgical & Emergency Wards; X-Ray Lab & Medical Store. The team will work 24 x 7 to provide relief to the affected people."
The official spokesperson Arindham Bagchi also tweeted, "The Indian Army team of medical specialists is on the job 24X7, providing relief to those injured."
He also shared some glimpses from the field Hospital in Iskenderun, Hatay.
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