Vijayawada, Jan. 2 -- In a first of its kind collaboration in the country, the Andhra Pradesh based NTR University of Health Sciences signed an MoU with the Question, Persuade, Refer, Institute (QPRI) to prevent suicide tendency in medical students.
The MoU was signed with the America based QPRI at the Dr.NTRUHS here on Friday.
Training will be imparted to the students admitted to all government and private medical colleges in the first year of MBBS (2025-26) on dates selected by the colleges to enhance mental development, relieve stress, and overcome suicidal thoughts.
State Medical and Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav revealed that this is the first time in the country that an agreement has been reached to curb suicide tendencies among...