New education initiative launched in UAE for children of frontline healthcare workers fighting coronavirus

New education initiative launched in UAE for children of frontline healthcare workers fighting coronavirus

The Ministry of Education launched the 'Sanadcom' initiative for children of the medical, administrative, and nursing staff working in the country, and who are the first line of defence in the fight against Covid-19.. The programme aims to promote their academic progress and meet all their technical and psychological requirements, as their parents are busy fighting the pandemic.. The initiative, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, embodies the principle of partnership and social responsibility shared by various institutions nationwide to support medical workers in the country fighting the coronavirus outbreak.. The Ministry of Education will determine the number of students from the medical, administrative, and nursing staff in the country by distributing an introductory form in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention.. Teachers, technical cadres, and psychological counsellors will be hired to ensure students have access to high-quality education.. Dr. Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, Assistant Under-Secretary for Care and Activities Sector, said that the initiative is a continuation of the various efforts of government institutions, especially those working in the health sector.. It will ensure that children of medical workers get quality education, just like other students, through the smart distance learning system that