Budget 2021: Salaries for nurses, other healthcare workers to go up

The government will enhance the salaries of nurses and other healthcare workers such as support care staff, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat said in his Budget Speech on Tuesday.

This will apply to workers across public healthcare institutions and publicly-funded community hospitals as well as long-term care service providers. Health Minister Gan Kim Yong will announce more details about the salary enhancements at the upcoming Committee of Supply debate in Parliament.

The move comes as Singapore's healthcare sector is poised to grow amid an ageing population, said Mr Heng, adding that the sector provides many good skilled jobs that are "noble, meaningful and make a difference" to Singaporeans.

"Our healthcare workers have, over the years, been working hard to provide us with the highest quality of care. Since Covid-19 hit, their exemplary commitment has shone through," said Mr Heng as he expressed deep appreciation to all healthcare workers for their dedication in fighting the pandemic.