Breaking News: President announces major salary increases for health care workers
Head of State Dr Irfaan Ali moments ago announced major salary increases for health workers. These increases will take effect from January 2023.
President Dr Irfaan Ali
He announced that medical interns will now have their salaries adjusted from $151,374 to 200,000; medical officers from $219,878 to $300,000; medical officers with one year of post-employment will now receive $351,204; medical officers with 2 years of post-employment $414,032; medial officers with three years of post-employment $446,160 and specialist doctors from $276,536 to $450,000.
Meanwhile, nurse aids salaries have now increased from $80,892 to $100,000; nursing assistance from $88,525 to $115,000; midwives from $96,9974 to $169, 438; staff nurses from $111,628 to $169, 438; staff nurses/midwives from $127, 963 to $195,000; pharmacy assistant $84,600 to $100,000; dental aids/lab aid $80,892 to $100,000; Community Health Workers $88,525 to $100,000; Medex $154, 420 to $200,000 and pharmacists from $127, 963 to $215,000
