TIRANA, February 9 /ATA/- Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister of Health and Social Protection Ogerta Manastirliu, during an online press conference, have made a balance sheet on health, achievements and developments in the pandemic situation.
Manastirliu said that there are about 4 thousand health workers who have benefited from the funded bonus as they are in the first front line of the war with COVID-19.
“We have dedicated 10 million Euros to support through bonuses 1 thousand Euros and 500 Euros more than 4 thousand health workers. There are 3656 doctors, nurses, epidemiologists who have received a bonus of 1 thousand Euros and 1212 support staff who have received a bonus of 500 Euros “, said Manastirliu.
Speaking about the budget for health, Manastirliu said that, “We have increased by 77% the budget for health, compared to 2013. We have never lost focus to support our human resources, doctors and nurses, as a precious asset. Salaries for doctors and nurses have increased by 57%. Today, the gross salary of a nurse is about 650 dollars, while the salary of a doctor is about 1100 dollars”./p.s./
