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Health and well-being resources for migrant workers

Disease prevention and health tips for migrant workers.

Living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and other health conditions. Having good personal hygiene keeps you healthy and stops the spread of infections. By taking care of your overall health, you will also feel more energised and productive.

Tips for a healthier you

Explore disease prevention and health tips on the following topics.

Topics

Healthy living

Besides keeping yourself free from diseases, you should also look after your physical and mental health. This means eating a balanced diet, getting regular exercise, avoiding tobacco and getting enough rest.



Chronic diseases

Chronic diseases such as high cholesterol, Diabetes and Hypertension (high blood pressure) can be prevented and well managed with a good diet and lifestyle. Poorly controlled chronic diseases may affect your quality of life and increase your risks of complications and need for more medical treatments.

Find out how you can be in control of your chronic condition with these tips:



Mental health

Mental health is important for everyone. It impacts our thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Being emotionally healthy promotes productivity at work, helps you interact well with your friends and allows you to adapt to changes in your life and cope with challenges.



Oral health

Good oral hygiene keeps your teeth free from decay and prevents infection in the mouth. Untreated or undiagnosed oral diseases may increase the risk of adverse health conditions such as heart inflammation, heart disease or severe gum problems. Regular dental visits can help you to identify oral problems earlier and save on dental cost.

See quick tips on easy oral care:



Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases are caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites that are passed directly or indirectly, such as through mosquitoes, from one person to another. Some examples include common cold, Influenza, Coronaviruses and Dengue.

A weak immune system, unhygienic practices or travel to endemic areas can increase your risk of getting an infectious disease. Good personal hygiene and living habits can protect you from getting infected or seriously ill.

Preventing the spread of diseases

Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) practices reduce the risk of infection transmission between you and your friends. This includes good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza and gastrointestinal infections. Keeping your hands clean is an important step you can take to avoid falling sick.

Learn how to keep you and your friends safe:

The coolest hand wash guide

Check out this fun video and learn the 8 steps to washing your hands properly.

Tips to keep your dorm pest-free

When taking public transport

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When at eating places

The Antigen Rapid Test (ART) is a fast and easy swab test that you can use to test if you have been infected with the COVID-19 virus.

How to use the ART kit

Watch this step-by-step video on how to use your ART kit. The test takes less than 20 minutes, and is safe and easy to do.

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Brands of ART test kits have different instructions. Refer to their step-by-step guides to use the ART self-test kits correctly.

You should not perform ART self-testing if you:

  • Had a nosebleed in the past 24 hours
  • Had nasal surgery in the last 4 weeks
  • Had facial surgery in the last 8 weeks

How to report ART results on FWMOMCare

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Where to buy ART kits

You can buy ART kits from community retail pharmacies, general retail shops as well as e-commerce platforms. Refer to the list of authorised self-test kits.

Seeking medical care

Whether you have a Primary Care Plan (PCP) or not, you can seek medical care by: