Kathmandu, November 9: Ncell Axiata Limited, as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, has collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and UNICEF Nepal on various campaigns focusing to raise awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic amidst the rising spread.
The campaign endorses three key messages on COVID that are recommended by the government i.e. 2-meter distancing, proper use of masks, and hand sanitization. Through these campaigns, Ncell is focusing on raising awareness among the general people that mask is mandatory while stepping out from the home, how to use masks properly covering nose, mouth, and chin area completely and what type of mask to be used.
In support of the collaboration Andy Chong, CEO of Ncell said, “In unprecedented times like these, we are committed to working in solidarity with the Ministry of Health and Population, and UNICEF in raising awareness to prevent, detect, and respond in containing the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Nepal.”
” As a private sector, Ncell is playing an integral part in raising awareness and sensitizing the public on COVID and preparedness considering the pandemic. Tackling a crisis like COVID-19 requires a multi-stakeholder approach that brings together the strengths of each sector to fill in the gaps and augment the government’s reach,” he further said.
