Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 17: Dr Harleen Kaur, Associate Professor Department of Microbiology Government Medical College Jammu was today awarded for her services for COVID RT- PCR testing during the pandemic by Financial Commissioner Health & Medical Education, Atal Dulloo where in her role in dealing with the pandemic has been appreciated. The Financial Commissioner, in his communiqué, has described her as the real hero of this Union Territory and stressed that they value every single effort to save every life during here challenging time,
“Your courage & strength are greatly appreciated,” it further added. Dr. Harleen Kaur was appointed as Nodal Officer IIIM Lab Canal Road for Corona testing. She successfully got the lab registered with ICMR Delhi by getting virtual inspections of the IIIM laboratory during the lockdown period. She has worked extensively on prevalence of antibiotic resistance among desease causing microorganism and has been vocal on judicious use of antibiotics.