A day-long health fair for migrant workers in Hong Kong will
be held on Dec 10 in Yuen Long to equip them with basic health-related knowledge
as well as give free check-ups and advice.
PathFinders and Christian Action, two local non-government
organizations helping distressed foreign domestic helpers, are teaming up to
host “2017 Migrants’ Health Matters” at Kik Yeung Football Pitch in Yuen Long.
The community event will be sponsored by Operation Santa
Claus, an annual charity drive jointly organized
by South China Morning Post and Radio Television Hong Kong.
It is a health fair that aims
to provide basic health-related information and health screenings to migrant
workers in Hong Kong,” a PathFinders spokeswoman said.
“We hope to equip
participants with knowledge of health-related matters, community resources and
support networks,” she said.
The two organizers will link
up with various NGOs such as Family Planning Association of Hong Kong, Hong
Kong AIDS Foundation, Equal Opportunities Commission and other migrant groups
to set up community services information booths.
Volunteers will distribute
health-related materials and answer queries from the public, the spokeswoman
said.
The whole-day affair, which
will begin at 10 am, will feature music, cultural dances and other
performances, as well as a line-up of speakers.
For inquiries, please contact
PathFinders at tel. no. 5621 8239 or email info@pathfinders.org.hk.
