Essential elements for blood transfusion and immunohematology reagents, among others, were sent in a show of solidarity with the Haitian people, the Indian diplomat said.

Earlier this year, the crisis in Haiti worsened after the outbreak of a gang war that forced the government’s resignation.

In the last few weeks, Garry Conille was appointed as the country’s prime minister, and foreign troops have arrived to reinforce the Haitian National Police amid a severe insecurity crisis that has spread nationwide.

The United Nations Security Council-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, led by Kenya, is set to begin operations in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti.

Meanwhile, Haiti is preparing to hold parliamentary elections after the Provisional Electoral Council, which already has six of the required nine representatives, is set up.

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