Delhi decided to train 5,000 youths as health assistants

The Delhi government recently decided to train 5,000 youths to assist doctors and nurses as part of preparations for a possible third wave of COVID-19.

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Under the plan, 5,000 youth will be given two weeks training by Guru Gobind Singh Indra Prastha University.

This training will be provided in nine major medical institutes in Delhi. These people will work as assistants to doctors and nurses; they won’t be able to make (medical) decisions themselves.

They will be provided training in basic nursing, paramedics, life-saving, first aid and home care.

They (health assistants) will be called to work as and when the need arises. They will be paid depending on the number of days they work.