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Government sets subsidy for health staff in risk situations at 30 percent – Noticias
2:36 CAT | 18 Jun 2020
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The government yesterday approved a 30 percent risk allowance for medical personnel working in exceptional conditions or in situations of high epidemiological risk.
The subsidy covers employees of the National Health Service linked to X-ray, radioactive and toxic substance services, and is aimed at minimising the physical and psychological wear and tear caused by constant exposure to biological risks that could generate infectious diseases such as HIV, pulmonary tuberculosis, hepatitis, musculoskeletal injuries and cancer.
The decision was announced by Council of Ministers spokesman Filimão Suaze after yesterday’s cabinet meeting.
The cabinet also approved the amendment of the Remuneration Statute of the Armed Forces of Defence of Mozambique (FADM), to include a supplement of commitment to the military in the operational theatre for combative spirit, commitment and bravery.
The two legal instruments fulfil promises made by President Nyusi at the 16th of June celebrations in Cabo Delgado.
Yesterday’s cabinet session also approved regulations on the licensing of civil engineering and construction materials laboratories, among other matters.
Filimão Swaze, who is also Deputy Minister of Justice, Constitutional and Religious, noted with “special and deep concern” some public non-compliance with the Covid-19 state of emergency countermeasures.
Swaze warned that the measures could be tightened if this lax behaviour continued, saying: “The disregard of the recommendations will dictate that, over the next week, and, depending on the evolution that has been registered, another type of analysis has to be carried out in order to take other measures to reverse the scenario.”
The Council of Ministers spokesperson instanced non-observance of social distancing and compulsory quarantine, and the continued operation of some establishments that were required to close.
Source: Noticias
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