New Delhi: Pune-based Biotechnology firm Mylab Discovery Solutions has roped in Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar as its brand ambassador.

The molecular biology company is focused on developing tests for human diagnostics, food safety, agriculture, and veterinary. It had recently launched the country's first Covid-19 self-test kit, CoviSelf.

The partnership aims at creating awareness about the company's instruments and kits for laboratories and individuals, including CoviSelf, it said in a statement. According to Mylab, Kumar will play a vital role in educating people about the use, safety, and efficacy of products, thus making people well equipped to fight against Covid.

"Through this association, I am hoping to support their goals of solving difficult problems in healthcare and empowering every citizen to lead a healthier life. I look forward to a long and fulfilling association with the brand," said Kumar.