But diseases like leprosy, malaria, roundworm infections (filariasis) and tuberculosis (TB) may have a bigger presence in our society if the influx of illegal foreign workers remain unchecked. These illegal arrivals have been singled out by the Foreign Workers’ Medical Examination Monitoring Agency (Fomema) as the “major culprits” that bring in long forgotten diseases to the country. The fees will remain unchanged, and the number of diseases and conditions to be screened will also be the same,” says Mohd Hatar. The other most common contagious diseases detected are Hepatitis B, followed by sexually transmitted diseases,” Mohd Hatar says. Related stories:Most ‘unsuitable’ workers have contagious diseasesWeeding out impersonators Worried about not passing their health checks, some foreign workers get others to go for the tests.

Source: The Star December 16, 2017 23:56 UTC