The Ministry of Health has directed the disbursement of the twelfth installment of the exceptional ‘COVID-19’ allowance, totaling 2459.6 billion centimes. This significant financial envelope was allocated to cover commitment authorizations and payment credits. The order ensures that workers receive their bonus before Eid al-Adha in 2026. A sum of 2400 billion centimes was specifically allocated for this 12th installment, which is to be disbursed ahead of the holiday. This action follows direct instructions from the Minister of Health to facilitate timely payments to eligible personnel, emphasizing the urgency of the distribution. The Ministry's order initiates the process for disbursing this twelfth installment of the exceptional 'COVID-19' allowance, showing its commitment to the welfare of its staff.
Official Directive Issued
The Ministry of Health's Directorate of Finance and Means issued correspondence No. 440 on May 11, 2026. This directive was specifically addressed to the directors of Health and Population for the wilayas, general directors of university hospital centers, and directors of public health institutions and mixed hospitals, outlining the procedures for the allowance's distribution. The legal foundation for this process rests on joint decision No. 2866, issued by the Directorate General of Budget and the Directorate General of Treasury and Accounting at the Ministry of Finance on the same date, May 11, 2026. This joint decision provides the necessary regulatory framework for the financial operation. The Ministry mandated all concerned departments to urgently prepare nominal lists of beneficiaries and to input the financial impact onto the dedicated digital platform, a key step for accurate and transparent distribution. Additionally, the Ministry called upon relevant institutions to appoint qualified staff to visit the Ministry of Health's Budget and Accounting Sub-Directorate to receive aid notification decrees, effective Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The correspondence emphasized the administration's high priority for implementing its content, reflecting the critical nature of the allowance for public health workers.
Financial Allocation Details
The financial allocation for the COVID-19 allowance covers both commitment authorizations and payment credits, which were deducted through a supplementary advance specifically for the second quarter of 2026. This allocation is designated to cover the period spanning from November 16, 2022, to February 15, 2023, ensuring that the allowance addresses a specific timeframe of service. Officials have stated that these additional credits are considered urgent and have been authorized for immediate implementation. Their disbursement does not require prior approval from deliberative bodies or administrative councils, streamlining the process for timely distribution and reflecting the exceptional nature of the allowance. This measure is intended to expedite the delivery of funds to beneficiaries without bureaucratic delays.
Implementation and Oversight
Spending officers, budget controllers, public accountants within the Ministry of Health, and the central treasury secretary have been assigned responsibility for the rigorous application of the disbursement decision. Their mandate includes ensuring the timely processing and payment of the exceptional ‘COVID-19’ allowance to all eligible personnel, a task deemed critical for the Ministry. This oversight mechanism is designed to facilitate the prompt delivery of funds before the Eid al-Adha 2026 holiday, aligning with the Ministry's directive for urgent implementation. The involved parties are tasked with upholding financial regulations and administrative procedures to guarantee that the allowance reaches beneficiaries efficiently and without delay. This collaborative effort across several financial and administrative roles aims to streamline the final stages of the allowance distribution process, ensuring accountability and accuracy in the disbursement of the 2459.6 billion centimes.