All utilities except long distance telephone calls are also without charge to the employee. The number of bedrooms is based on the number and age of agreed dependents and not according to grade. Transportation is provided from all off-site accommodation to the hospital. These are available in the hospitals own restaurants and snack bars for employees and agreed dependents. These are provided for children under age 10 of working wives of grade 7 and above for a nominal fee depending on availability.
Provision exists for paid compassionate leave for a period of one week.
Leave is limited to death within the immediate family of the employee. No air ticket will be provided to international contract staff for compassionate leave. Upon certification from a doctor approved by the Programme provision is allowed for 30 days on full pay and 60 days on three-quarters pay per contract year. Free medical services for employees and their defendants. Dental treatment and Plastic Surgery will be provided for emergency cases only.