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Suriname introduces new salary structure for nurses to combat brain drain
The Surinamese government has introduced a new salary structure for healthcare workers to combat a significant brain drain in the medical sector. Starting at the end of November, nurses can expect monthly earnings ranging from US$ 700 to US$ 1,000.
Minister of Health, Welfare, and Labor André Misiekaba noted that nearly 1,000 nurses, including specialists in intensive care, neonatal care, and operating rooms, have left the country between 2019 and 2025. To address this, the government is implementing a phased increase that includes additional allowances for afternoon shifts, night shifts, transport, and overtime.
To fund these improvements, the government plans to adjust hospital daily rates. Furthermore, the administration is focusing on professional development; a collaborative program with the Netherlands is set to begin in October, aiming to train 175 nurses as specialized staff within one year. The new system also differentiates pay based on education levels and responsibilities, ranging from nursing assistants to highly specialized professionals.
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André Misiekaba · Elsje Finck-Sanichar College Covab · Government of Suriname · Netherlands · Suriname
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Minister André Misiekaba stated that specialized nurses are nearly irreplaceable and the government will do everything to stop the brain drain. abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new salary structure will take effect at the end of November. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nurses' monthly salaries will range between US$ 700 and US$ 1,000 under the new structure. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Surinamese government is introducing a new salary structure for nurses to combat the exodus of healthcare workers. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The salary increase will be implemented in phases, including allowances for afternoon, night, and transport shifts. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A program in collaboration with the Netherlands will train 175 nurses as specialized staff within one year starting in October. abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government intends to adjust daily hospital rates to fund the higher wages. abcsuriname.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nearly 1,000 nurses left the healthcare sector in Suriname between 2019 and 2025. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new salary scale for nurses will range from US$ 700 to US$ 1,000 per month. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The salary increase will be implemented in phases, including allowances for afternoon, night, transport, and overtime. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Salaries will be differentiated based on education level and professional responsibilities. surinamenieuws.nl · abcsuriname.com · dwtonline.com