Shawn Huang on mental health treatment for migrant domestic workers

Fewer than 20 migrant domestic workers (MDWs) sought medical assistance at public healthcare institutions, polyclinics and GP clinics for mental health reasons each year between 2022 and 2024. The Ministry of Manpower has not come across any cases of MDWs encountering legal issues when seeking such assistance. Employers have to cover their MDWs’ medical expenses, including for mental health treatments. Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower Shawn Huang said this in reply to an MP’s questions in parliament on Wednesday (Oct 15).