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Medics will receive 5 salaries for working in rural areas
Last reviewed: 30.06.2025
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"The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has established a one-time cash payment for graduates of medical and pharmaceutical universities who will go to work in the village," said Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine S. Tigipko.
"From July 1 of this year, a norm will be established that will allow university graduates in medical and pharmaceutical professions who go to work in villages to receive a one-time cash benefit in the amount of 5 minimum wages (from January 1, 2011 - this is 941 UAH), if they have entered into an agreement for at least 3 years," the minister said at a press conference.
He emphasized that such graduates will be able to receive almost 5 thousand UAH in such assistance this year.
In addition, according to him, from July 1, 2011, medical and pharmaceutical workers who improve their qualifications while taking time off from work will retain their average salary at their place of work.
The government also established a payment for health care workers, so-called health workers, in the amount of one official salary. This norm will be in effect from January 1, 2012.
In addition, from September 1 of this year, payments of a bonus for length of service to social workers from 10 to 30% of their official salary will be established. It will be received by workers of boarding schools and rehabilitation centers.
The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that additional funds in the amount of UAH 2.5 billion are needed to implement these changes, and for this purpose the government will ask the parliament to make the corresponding changes to the state budget for the current year.
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