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New Preventive Care Framework for Migrant Workers' Health Literacy and Chronic Conditions Management

Ministry of Manpower Singapore, Singapore, 12 November 2022 - The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has developed a new preventive health framework named Project MOCCA (Management of Oral and Chronic Conditions and Ailments) to enhance the care of chronic and oral disease among migrant workers (MWs). This complements other initiatives in the primary healthcare system in building a strong support ecosystem that will care for MWs’ healthcare needs. Some 300,000 MWs stand to benefit from Project MOCCA.

Preventive Care Framework With Three Key Thrusts

2 The new framework will strengthen the self-management of chronic conditions and health literacy among MWs, by enabling earlier detection and better disease management efforts at primary care touchpoints. This is aligned with the Ministry of Health’s efforts to promote healthier living in Singapore. A healthier migrant workforce will also reduce medical costs in the long run. The Primary Care Plan (PCP) covers early detection of chronic diseases and related follow-up primary care by the Anchor Operators of the Medical Centres for Migrant Workers, so no additional costs from employers are needed.

3        The framework is anchored on three key thrusts which will be implemented together with our Anchor Operators and various community partners, over the next two years:

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Source: https://www.mom.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/2022/1112-new-preventive-care-framework-for-migrant-workers

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