Kinmen County Boosts Medical Staff Bonuses by 50% to Improve Retention

Kinmen County Magistrate Chen Fu-hai has announced a 50% increase in retention bonuses for medical personnel at the Ministry of Health and Welfare Kinmen Hospital. The raise, effective retroactively from January 1, is expected to benefit nearly 400 healthcare professionals. Chen stated, "Retaining one medical professional means one more force to protect the health of our乡亲 (xiangqin - fellow villagers)." He expressed hope that more competitive compensation and support would encourage talented medical staff to stay in Kinmen, ensuring residents receive stable and high-quality healthcare locally. The county government is also committed to supporting the construction of the hospital's second medical building, which aims to enhance emergency and critical care capabilities and improve outpatient and inpatient services. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen local medical self-sufficiency. Previously, a "strategic model" implemented two years ago, which involved reducing the hospital's development fund and seeking central government support for inpatient and emergency care payments, indirectly led to the resignation of nearly 20 nurses. The county's Health Bureau confirmed the bonus increase during a committee meeting on June 24, which reviewed various healthcare development projects.

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Retaining one medical professional means one more force to protect the health of our 乡亲 (fellow villagers).