In May, we collaborated with students from Duke-NUS Medical School (Health-to-Thrive/Project Crane) to provide health screening and DARE (Dispatcher-Assisted first REsponder)/First Aid training for migrant workers in Singapore. These initiatives aim to promote better health outcomes and safety among the migrant worker community.
Health Screening at Cochrane Recreation Centre
We partnered with Duke-NUS Medical School (Healthy to Thrive initiative) to organize a basic health screening and education event at Cochrane Recreation Centre, with the objective to empower migrant workers to take charge of their health and well-being and foster an understanding of the importance of early detection and prevention for chronic diseases.
Together, we reached over 300 migrant workers, providing them with basic health services and information.
We were delighted to hear that numerous individuals developed a deeper comprehension of how they can take responsibility for their own health and well-being.
Furthermore, the students had a positive experience serving migrant workers. One student shared:
“I had a great experience providing help and advice to migrant workers!”
Another student found it fulfilling:
“Many of the migrant workers were happy to just see me and I feel fulfilled after my volunteering experience.”
DARE (Dispatcher-Assisted first REsponder)/First Aid Class
DARE/First Aid training plays a vital role in emergency response, equipping individuals with essential skills to provide immediate assistance until professional medical help arrives.
For migrant workers who often work in physically demanding environments, having the knowledge and confidence to respond to emergencies can be lifesaving.
The class aims to empower migrant workers by offering them practical and actionable knowledge. The DARE hands-on programme allows migrant workers to learn how to co-operate with the 995 specialists, perform chest compressions and use an AED on a cardiac arrest victim. The first aid training covered wound management and handling of common medical emergencies.
The feedback from many migrant workers who attended the course has been overwhelmingly positive. They expressed enjoyment during the sessions and appreciated the opportunity to learn new skills through hands-on practice.
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