Increase in Monthly Housing and Food Allowances for Medical Interns and Residents
A decree published in the Official Journal of the Tunisian Republic (Jort) on January 14, 2026, provides for an increase in the monthly housing and food allowances for medical interns and residents in medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine. This is decree No. 2026-9, dated January 13, 2026.
Key Provisions of the Decree
According to the text, each allowance will be increased by 50 dinars per month, effective January 1, 2026. This increase will be renewed on January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2028. By 2028, the cumulative allowances will reach 150 dinars for housing and 150 dinars for food, totaling 300 dinars per month.
Impact of the Decree
The increase in allowances aims to support medical interns and residents in covering their living expenses, including housing and food. The decree demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the working conditions and well-being of healthcare professionals in Tunisia.
