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Ghana announces plans to provide relief to frontline health workers in response to COVID-19

15 April 2020

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Tax Alerts, Legislation & Policy, National/Federal Taxation

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Ghana

In a nationwide broadcast on 5 April 2020, Ghana’s President addressed the nation on the progress made in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the incentives the Government has proposed for frontline health workers as well as for the general public.In the 5 April address, Ghana’s President announced the following incentives for the frontline health workers, namely:Exemption from the payment of tax on their employment emoluments for a three-month period commencing from April 2020.A daily allowance of GHS150 (approx. US$26) payable to those undertaking contact tracing.Additional allowance of 50% of their basic salary per month for a four-month period...