KGMU to partner with NCC to spread awareness about COVID-19

The Lucknow-based King George Medical University (KGMU) will soon join hands with the National Cadet Corps to spread awareness about COVID-19.

Under the partnership, NCC cadets will be trained in creating awareness and prevention of coronavirus.

KGMU spokesperson Dr Sudhir Singh on Wednesday said, "NCC cadets, who are above 18 years, will be trained, and KGMU is being made a nodal centre in this regard. E-training module is being prepared by KGMU, and NCC cadets will be given training in prevention and assistance."
"Soon, an agreement will be entered into with NCC officials in this regard. We hope that from the next week, NCC cadets would be imparted training. Trained NCC youths will play an important role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic, and can render their services as an additional work force."