The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched “Be Ready” initiative for students of faculties of medicine to combat the novel coronavirus. The ministry detailed in a statement that the initiative aims to have qualified doctors to be ready for supporting the health sector to fight the outbreak of COVID-19.
Several faculties of medicine have put the initiative into force for volunteer senior students with practical explanation on how to deal with the virus-infected cases. The volunteers said they took part in the initiative to serve their country by treating patients when necessary.