Health Minister Datuk Seri Zulkifli Ahmad pointed out that the Ministry of Health has been approved to increase the on-call allowance (Etap) for medical staff.
“We have received approval to increase the on-call allowance, we are just waiting for the announcement of the adjusted amount, and I have been asked to wait for the announcement.”
He said that the welfare of medical personnel has always been the primary concern of the Ministry of Health.
Zulkifli mentioned this after attending the launch of the "2024 National Health and Morbidity Survey Report" (NHMS) on Thursday (April 24th).
The on-call allowance is a subsidy provided to medical staff for being on standby for work after regular working hours.
Zulkifli stated that the Ministry of Health has also reached an agreement regarding the fee schedule for private clinics and hospitals.