Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodia’s Ministry of Information has donated 106 million Riels (approximately US$26,500) to the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation to sustain free medical care for children. The funds were raised through a charity run titled “For Children, For Our Future,” which drew nearly 1,700 participants from 11 nationalities. Donation Handover Ceremony Lok Chumteav Tuy Serey Ratanak Neth Pheaktra, Honorary President…
Cambodia strengthens its healthcare sector through a new partnership with India’s Mankind Pharma, expanding access to affordable OTC products and reducing reliance on imports.
Cambodia’s National Assembly launched a mock parliament programme to boost youth leadership and women’s participation. The initiative engages young people in simulated legislative processes to build skills and promote inclusive governance.
World Vision reached 5.4 million people in Cambodia in 2025, including 3.1 million children, amid displacement and humanitarian challenges. The aid covered emergency relief, education, health, and livelihood support across multiple provinces.
A China-supported project is transforming Tanorn village in Takeo, Cambodia, through infrastructure development and livelihood support. The initiative improves roads, water access, and economic opportunities, helping reduce poverty in rural communities.
Cambodia and the World Food Programme have launched a fortified rice nutrition scheme targeting over 50,000 factory workers. The initiative aims to improve health outcomes by adding essential nutrients to daily meals across key industrial zones.
PHNOM PENH — Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet has reaffirmed Cambodia’s unwavering commitment to eradicating tuberculosis (TB), marking World TB Day on March 24. The observance, held under the global theme “Yes! We can End TB! Led by countries. Powered by people,” serves as a rallying cry to accelerate national efforts toward…
Cambodia has launched new digital vaccination and health data systems including the Electronic Immunization Registry and Health Facility Management Information System. The initiative aims to modernize healthcare records, improve vaccination tracking, and strengthen health infrastructure nationwide.
Cambodia’s First Lady Pich Chanmony led a peace walk in Phnom Penh with more than 2,000 participants to mark International Women’s Day, highlighting unity, gender equality, and the role of women in building peaceful communities.
Cambodia’s Minister of Women’s Affairs highlighted that investing in women and girls is essential for the country’s long-term development, emphasizing education, entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities to support inclusive economic growth.
Tharoth’s journey from trauma to strength is a powerful story of resilience. After surviving an assault as a teenager, she turned to martial arts to reclaim her power. Today, the Cambodian fighter inspires women to challenge social norms, build confidence, and fight for their own future.
In February 2026, a team of surgeons at UC Davis Health in California quietly changed the history of medicine. They published results in The Lancet — one of the most respected medical journals in the world — showing they had safely performed the world’s first in-utero stem cell therapy for spina bifida. Six unborn babies…
The United Nations has praised Cambodia’s progress in education reform over the past two decades, highlighting improvements in school access, teaching quality, and human capital development supporting long-term economic growth.
