DOH: P888M to cover 97K health workers' SRAs
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that PHP888.12 million released by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) will cover approximately 97,560 health care workers as part of their special risk allowance (SRA).
The DOH expects to receive a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) from DBM on September 6, after which hospitals can start receiving the funds.
Public and private health workers directly dealing with COVID-19 patients are eligible for an SRA not exceeding PHP5,000 per month, pro-rated based on days worked.
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