EAM Jaishankar Inaugurates India’s First Overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated India’s first overseas Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Mauritius.

An Overview of the News

• The event marked a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between India and Mauritius.

• Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth was also present at the inauguration.

Purpose and Goals

• The Jan Aushadhi Kendra is a health partnership project aimed at supplying cost-effective, Made-in-India medicines.

• It aims to enhance public healthcare and well-being in Mauritius.

• This initiative fulfills a promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this year.

Inauguration of the Mediclinic Project

• Jaishankar also inaugurated the Mediclinic project at Grand Bois village in Mauritius.

• The project is funded by Indian assistance and will provide secondary healthcare.

• The Mediclinic project is expected to serve approximately 16,000 people living in the area.

About Mauritius

• Capital - Port Louis

• Currency - Mauritian Rupee

• Official Language - English

• Prime Minister - Pravind Jugnauth