Coronavirus: Govt extends incentives for health workers till the end of the year

President Nana Akufo-Addo has extended the incentive package for health workers to December.

He made this known in his 19th address on measures taken by the government to stop the spread of Coronavirus in Ghana.

The President first announced the three-month tax holiday for the health workers at the beginning of April 2020.

Although the free tax package had been implemented, that of the 50 percent allowance was not carried out given the seeming controversy over the definition and qualification of a frontline health worker.

However, President Akufo- Addo had however indicated in his 13th address to the nation had said issues with the packages as earlier announced for the past three months had been resolved.

Nana Akufo-Addo said the incentives form part of the government’s commitment to ensuring that health workers are supported as they deliver essential services to the populace especially amidst the outbreak of Coronavirus.

“This is, in part, due to the immense dedication and hard work being exhibited by our healthcare workers, who continue to care for those affected by the virus, and for the sick in general.”