The PPP/C government is still trying to mobilise the $4.5 billion it says will be earmarked to help households hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced plans to recognise the efforts of frontline health workers in the upcoming 2020 budget.
He made the announcement at a press conference held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) on Friday.
Jagdeo said the new government had heard stories of the tribulations of health workers during the pandemic and wished to assure them that the “appropriate recognition” will be given.