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New Delhi Despite an acute shortfall in protective gear for its medical personnel to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak, India has exported 90 tons of medical equipment and safety gear to Serbia, prompting domestic criticism.
The matter came to light after a tweet from the Serbia division of the United Nations Development Programme that is providing support to nations affected by the pandemic.
The consignment sourced from various suppliers included 50 tons of surgical gloves, besides masks and coveralls, that medical workers in India need desperately, media reports said on Wednesday.
An Indian Health Ministry spokesman denied any knowledge of the matter and declined to comment.
The supplies provoked criticism from Indians and opposition politicians.
“While front-line Indian health workers are struggling for protective equipment we are supplying Serbia ... Are we nuts? This is CRIMINAL,” Indian opposition leader Manish Tewari said on Twitter. (DPA)
The matter came to light after a tweet from the Serbia division of the United Nations Development Programme that is providing support to nations affected by the pandemic.
The consignment sourced from various suppliers included 50 tons of surgical gloves, besides masks and coveralls, that medical workers in India need desperately, media reports said on Wednesday.
An Indian Health Ministry spokesman denied any knowledge of the matter and declined to comment.
The supplies provoked criticism from Indians and opposition politicians.
“While front-line Indian health workers are struggling for protective equipment we are supplying Serbia ... Are we nuts? This is CRIMINAL,” Indian opposition leader Manish Tewari said on Twitter. (DPA)
