Delhi govt to train 5K youths as health assistants in preparation for 3rd wave


PTI, Jun 16, 2021, 1:15 PM IST

New Delhi: The Delhi government will train 5,000 youths to assist doctors and nurses as part of preparations for a possible third wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday.

The health assistants or community nursing assistants will be imparted two weeks’ basic training in nursing and lifecare. The training will start from June 28 in batches of 500 candidates.

Training applicants need to have cleared Class 12 and be at least 18 years old. Online applications for training will be received on a first-come, first-served basis from June 17, Kejriwal said.

The health assistants will be roped in whenever their services are required during the third wave of the pandemic. They will be paid according to the number of days they work, he said.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

Kerala on alert as West Nile fever cases confirmed; state orders vigilance in all districts

Kejriwal fails to get immediate relief from SC in money laundering case

‘25,000 pen drives distributed’: Kumaraswamy sees plot in sex abuse allegations against Prajwal

Karnataka records 54.20% voter turnout in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies till 3 PM

Tragic accident in Kunjathur claims three lives

LS polls: Over 41% voter turnout in Karnataka’s 14 constituencies as of 1 pm

Delhi HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman co-litigant in plea

Related Articles More

Misleading ads: SC says public figures must act with responsibility while endorsing products

Kerala on alert as West Nile fever cases confirmed; state orders vigilance in all districts

Kejriwal fails to get immediate relief from SC in money laundering case

Ram Mandir issue: SP’s Ram Gopal Yadav’s comment draws fire from CM Adityanath

Karnataka records 54.20% voter turnout in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies till 3 PM

MUST WATCH

Hemophilia: Treatment, Preventing Bleeding and Daily Care

D. K. Shivakumar

Uncle Egg Rice

Skin Rash, Causes, Signs and Symptoms

11 bullets found in python’s body!


Latest Additions

Misleading ads: SC says public figures must act with responsibility while endorsing products

16 patients shifted after fire at private hospital near Bengaluru

Kerala on alert as West Nile fever cases confirmed; state orders vigilance in all districts

Kharge visits Krishna under treatment in Bengaluru hospital, wishes him speedy recovery

Kejriwal fails to get immediate relief from SC in money laundering case

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.