KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday announced bonuses for workers employed by the provincial Department Of Health, ARY News reported.
CM Sindh said that employees will be given a month’s additional salary as bonus for risking their life and performing their duties amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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The medical staff working closely with coronavirus patients will also be given a health risk allowance, said Murad Ali Shah.
Healthcare staff deployed at hospitals and laboratories will be eligible to avail the bonus.
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Medical supervisors of hospitals and/or directors/chairmen will compile a list of eligibles that would then be handed over to the provincial government.
Those working house jobs and postgraduate medical students will also be eligible for governments health risk allowance.
