Statement from the Ministry of Health Regarding On-Call and Epidemic Control Allowances
The Ministry of Health has submitted a new decree regulating on-call and epidemic control allowances for healthcare workers to the Government.
The Ministry of Health announced that it has submitted Decree No. 192/2026/ND-CP regulating special allowance regimes in the health sector to the Government and officially responded to voters' questions regarding on-call and epidemic control allowances.
Decree Submitted to the Government
The Ministry of Health officially announced that it has submitted Decree No. 192/2026/ND-CP, which regulates special allowance regimes in the health sector, to the Government for promulgation.
Response to Voter Demands
Necessary responses were provided by the ministry to the requests of voters in Quang Tri and Phu Tho provinces regarding commune-level health workers, health insurance, and on-call duties.
Support Policies and Rates
The expected decree provides for regular monthly support to public health workers and village midwives in the amount of 0.7 or 0.5 times the basic salary.
Significant Increase in Allowances
Within the scope of the newly prepared regulation, it is planned to increase the on-call and epidemic control allowances of healthcare personnel by 182 percent.
Role of Local Authorities
Regarding the allowances of department heads at district and commune health stations, local authorities are required to implement them within the framework of relevant resolutions and decrees.