The MDW need to pass a medical examination by a Singapore-registered doctor
within 2 weeks of her arrival in Singapore. Her Work Permit will only be issued if she passes the medical examination. Otherwise, she will have to be sent home.The medical examination screens the helper for 4 types of infectious
disease (tuberculosis, HIV, syphilis and malaria) and checks if she is fit
to work.During your MDW’s employment, you must send her for a medical screening
every six months.