President Akufo-Addo has announced an extension of the incentive package for frontline health workers in the country to the end of the year.
He said this is part of government's commitment to ensuring that, health workers are given the necessary support while they contribute their quota towards mitigating the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as saving lives.
"This means that all health workers will pay no income taxes for the months of October, November and December," he said.
The three-month incentive package was first announced in April, where frontline health workers were given a tax holiday for the months of April, May, and June.
In his 19th address on measures taken against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Akufo-Addo announced an extension of the package until December.
"Again, all frontline health workers, as defined by the Ministry of Health, will continue to receive the additional allowance of 50% of their basic salary per month, for the months of October, November and December," he said.
He added that, the provision of adequate medicines, equipment, and personal protective equipment to enable health workers attend to home-based patients, has also been guaranteed.
He further expressed worry over the recent surge in the country's active cases, [from 398 during his last address to 1,139 as of Friday, November 6th.]
The President said government is doing its best to keep the virus under control.
However, he was emphatic that it behooves the general public to also contribute its quota by strictly adhering to all protocols, in order to completely defeat the virus.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana’s Antoine Semenyo fires Bournemouth to victory against Wolves
27 mins -
Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Everton apply final blow to Liverpool title challenge
36 mins -
Akufo-Addo nominates Felicia Attipoe as Tema West MCE
38 mins -
Today’s front pages: Thursday, April 25, 2024
46 mins -
We’ll not engage in opaque and obscure deals when elected – Prof Opoku-Agyemang
1 hour -
Energy and Finance Ministries must provide funding to fix energy challenges – IES
1 hour -
Reintroduce Fiscal Responsibility Act to tackle election budget overrun – Osafo Marfo
1 hour -
Prioritise transparency, avoid suppressing the truth – Opoku-Agyemang advises EC
1 hour -
In times of setbacks, I won’t say I was only the driver’s mate – Naana Jane assures Mahama
1 hour -
Joselyn Dumas opens up on why single mothers struggle to find partners
1 hour -
Three damaged ECG pylons result in power outage for 9 Shama communities
2 hours -
Dual citizens eligible for Chief Justice, Chief Director, other positions – Supreme Court rules
2 hours -
SIGA urges increased financial support for SOEs
3 hours -
Akufo-Addo vows to enhance Ghana’s power supply
3 hours -
19 steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast
6 hours