Free Health Screening for Migrant Domestic Workers — Sun 17 May 2026 at Kaki Bukit (Walk-Ins Welcome)

Project Migrant Health Matters (MHM) is running a free health screening for migrant domestic workers and migrant workers this Sunday, 17 May 2026, at Kaki Bukit Recreation Centre.

Pre-registration is already closed due to overwhelming response — pero walk-ins are still welcome on the day, subject to venue capacity and volunteer availability, on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you're a Filipino domestic helper or migrant worker sa Singapore — or you have a kababayan friend who hasn't had a check-up in a while — this is a real opportunity. Free, dignified, organised by people who actually care.

Quick reference

What's covered at this screening

Per the official event poster, this session includes:

• General health screening — height, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar
• Eyesight check + free spectacles
• Dental check — teeth and oral conditions (supported by Singapore Dental Health Foundation, SDHF)
• Mental wellness — counselling and therapy for stress and anxiety (supported by The School of Positive Psychology, TSPP)

This is broader than a usual general screening — dental + spectacles + counselling in one Sunday afternoon.

Who's organising

Organised by (per poster):

• Migrant Health Matters (MHM)
• Interact Club of Sembawang
• Rotaract Club of Singapore City
• Hope Village (venue partner)

Supported by:

• Rotary Club of Singapore
• Singapore Dental Health Foundation (SDHF)
• The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP)
• Alliance of Guest Workers Outreach (AGWO)
• Alliance of Domestic Employees Outreach (ADEO) — part of the Hope Initiative Alliance

That's a deep partner stack for a single Sunday — it's why so many services run in parallel.

What's Project Migrant Health Matters

MHM was started to address a real gap: maraming migrant workers sa SG ang hindi na-aaccess ang preventive healthcare because of financial, logistical, or informational barriers. Many domestic workers spend years caring for other people's families while putting their own health on the back burner.

Per the MHM organising committee:

> "At the heart of Project Migrant Health Matters is the belief that preventive healthcare should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. Many migrant domestic workers spend years caring for others while placing their own health needs aside, and we hope to provide not only screenings, but also reassurance, support, and a reminder that their wellbeing matters too."

The project is led by a youth Executive Committee drawn from the Interact Club of Sembawang and Rotaract Club of Singapore City. They handle programme planning, partner liaison, volunteer coordination, and on-ground operations.

Since 2025, MHM has screened nearly 1,000 migrant domestic workers — a serious operational footprint for a youth-led initiative. Twice a year, MHM also runs specialty eye screening sessions in partnership with the Singapore Polytechnic Optometry Centre, separate from this Sunday's general session.

Sister project — Project Know Your Rights

MHM works hand-in-hand with Project Know Your Rights, a community initiative that educates migrant workers about their legal rights in Singapore and provides avenues for recourse when they face legal difficulties — illegal salary deductions, contract violations, employer abuse, and more.

If health is one pillar of migrant-worker dignity, legal awareness is the other.

What to bring (walk-ins, Sunday 17 May)

• Work Permit card (mandatory — for verification).
• Passport copy (helpful, not always required).
• Pen (some short forms to fill).
• Water bottle + a light snack — queues form during peak hour.
• Current prescriptions or any recent medical records if relevant.
• Glasses you currently use — useful for the optometry check.

Why this matters for FIS readers

Maraming kababayan natin na Filipino domestic helpers ay nakakakuha ng routine health checks only when the MOM-mandated 6-monthly employer medical comes around — which is generally narrow and doesn't go into dental, eyesight, or mental wellness.

A community-run screening like MHM:

• Adds an independent layer of health monitoring.
• Is free — no employer involvement, no cost to you.
• Is judgment-free — staffed by youth volunteers + medical professionals who chose this as their cause.
• Connects you to follow-up resources if anything is flagged.
• Bundles dental + vision + mental health in one session — services that are often skipped because of cost or time.

For kababayang naka-FDW status: wala kang dapat ipangamba dito. The volunteers respect privacy and dignity. Whatever comes up, comes up — and that's the point of preventive care.

About the organising team

Interact Club of Sembawang (ICS)

Singapore's first public-health-focused Interact Club, launched June 2022. Their members are youth volunteers — many aspiring healthcare professionals — running projects across psychosocial, metabolic, and environmental health for elderly, youth, and migrant worker populations. Per Rotary Singapore's coverage of the ICS launch, the club is the public-health pioneer in the Singapore Interact ecosystem.

Follow on Instagram: @sembawang.interact · LinkedIn: Interact Club of Sembawang.

Rotaract Club of Singapore City

Young-adult arm of Rotary, with a track record of migrant-welfare community service. Co-leads MHM's executive committee with ICS.

Hope Village @ Kaki Bukit Recreation Centre

The venue and on-ground programme partner — operated under the Hope Initiative Alliance umbrella, alongside AGWO and ADEO for migrant- and domestic-worker outreach.

How to find updates / spread the word

For last-minute walk-in capacity checks, future screening dates, or volunteer info:

• Interact Club of Sembawang Instagram: @sembawang.interact
• Sembawang Interact LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/interact-club-of-sembawang
• Rotary Club of Singapore website: rotary.org.sg

If you know a kababayan who'd benefit, share this article. Most domestic helpers and migrant workers find out about free screenings only through word-of-mouth — that's how community health gets done.

Related reading

• MOM rest-day enforcement for FDWs
• Philippine government services in Singapore
• What to do if your employer holds your passport
• From DH to office worker — the pivot guide

Last reviewed 14 May 2026. Event details per the official MHM event poster + organising committee communication. Walk-in availability subject to capacity on the day — for last-minute confirmations, check the Interact Club of Sembawang Instagram or LinkedIn. Not medical advice — for personal health concerns, consult a licensed healthcare professional.

Photos courtesy of Interact Club of Sembawang. Used with permission for editorial coverage of the 17 May 2026 screening event.