By Dr DH Rathi
Karachi: The government of the Sindh finance department recently released the much-awaited Health Risk Allowance for the Health Personnel who are fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.
The notification released by the Secretary to Government of Sindh, Habib-ul-Islam said, “In continuation of this department order of even number dated 2-6-2020, and with the approval of Competent Authority (i.e. Chief Minister Sindh), the Government of Sindh has been please to allot Health Risk -Allowance to the remaining Health Personnel with effect from 01-07-2020, till subsiding of Coronavirus Pandemic.”
The notification stated different allowances for the respective Basic Pay Scale employees.
S. No. | Basic Pay Scale | Health Risk Allowance (Per month) |
| 1. | BPS-01 to 16 | 17,000 |
| 2. | BPS-17 & above | 35,000 |
| 3. | PG Student (PGs) | 15,000 |
| 4. | House Job Officer (HOs) | 10,000 |
| 5. | Nursing Students | 5,500 |
The issue of the notification was a breath of relief for the doctors and paramedics staff who were working tirelessly as the front line fighters against COVID-19.
Earlier, a meeting of the newly unanimous elected body of PMA Sindh was held with Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, Minister Health Sindh after which the alleged notification was released.
-MN Report