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Denaj: Doctors’ salaries to increase over 61%

TIRANA, Nov.6/ATA/- The Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj announced on Friday that, following the Albanian government decision to increase health workers salaries by 40%, doctors will be able to receive about 40 227 ALL per month, or 61.6% more than in 2013.

According to Minister Denaj, in 2013 the average monthly salaries of doctors were estimated at 64,220 ALL, while as of January 1, 2021 the average salary will increase to 120,391 ALL per month.

Over 18 thousand doctors, nurses and laboratory technicians will benefit from the government’s decision to increase salaries by 40%.

Health workers across Albania are getting a 40% pay rise as of January 1, 2021 to recognising their efforts on the frontline during the battle against COVID-19.//a.i/

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