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SINGAPORE: Night clinics have been introduced at three regional medical centers to facilitate “even better access” to medical services for migrant workers in Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said on Friday (October 9).
These night clinics were introduced by Assurance, Care and Engagement Group (ACE) at MOM on October 1 and operate from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm daily, in addition to their normal hours of operation during the day.
Evening clinics are at the Space @ Tuas Recreation Center, the Cochrane Recreation Center, and the Kaki Bukit Recreation Center.
Employers and dorm operators can make a reservation through the managing agent in charge of the dorm region, who will then arrange transportation for them to night clinics. For workers residing in the community, employers must arrange transportation on behalf of their worker.
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Health workers provide assistance at a regional medical center. (Photo: Singapore Ministry of Manpower)
Since August 28, the health needs of migrant workers have been addressed through a network of 13 regional and on-site medical centers, complemented by mobile clinical teams and telemedicine through the FWMOMCare app.
MOM said the 13 regional and on-site medical centers have a “comparative level of care” with outpatient services provided by general practitioners, including the management of simple acute and chronic care, as well as mental health care.
Telemedicine is also available around the clock and mobile clinical teams will be activated in the event of an emerging cluster.
“Through these efforts, the ACE Group hopes to encourage migrant workers to maintain proper health-seeking behavior and seek medical attention if necessary. The ACE Group will assess the response to the night clinics and assess whether they should continue or expand, ”said MOM.
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View of a medical center at Cochrane Recreation Center. (Photo: Singapore Ministry of Manpower)
MOM said continued vigilance is critical and migrant workers should not return to work if they feel unwell.
“Instead, they should seek immediate medical attention at one of the medical centers or via telemedicine and adhere to safe driving measures,” the ministry said.
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