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Kandal Province — Cambodia has officially inaugurated its first specialist facility dedicated to child victims of serious crimes, marking a transformative step for child protection not only in the country but across Southeast Asia. The newly opened Lotus Centre, a project by the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), is the first of its kind in the…
PHNOM PENH — H.E. Prof. Koy Vanny, Secretary of State at Cambodia’s Ministry of Health, met with a delegation from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) to enhance collaboration in the healthcare sector, with a focus on scholarships, system strengthening, and epidemic preparedness. The ERIA delegation was led by Dr. Yasuyuki…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – On the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet received a courtesy call from Dato’ Amir Firdaus Abdullah, Chairman and Group Managing Director of Aurelius Healthcare. The meeting highlighted Aurelius Healthcare’s plans to strengthen its footprint in Cambodia’s healthcare sector through investment, regional collaboration,…
PHNOM PENH – The Royal Government has officially launched the National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2025–2030, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, while advancing its goal of universal health coverage. The plan was unveiled yesterday (May 5) in Phnom Penh under the leadership of Prime Minister…
In celebration of World Health Day 2025, Wing Bank is uniting its employees for a blood donation drive and health fair while unveiling a state-of-the-art fitness center at its iconic tower in the heart of Phnom Penh. In partnership with Cambodia’s National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC), Wing Bank is hosting a blood donation event to…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Cambodia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) have announced a major new partnership aimed at transforming public healthcare services in Ratanakiri Province. With a USD 7 million grant from the Korean government, the “Project for Strengthening the Comprehensive Public Health System in Ratanakiri Province” will be implemented from 2025 to…
Minister of Health Chheang Ra received a courtesy call from Vanlalvawna Bawitlung, the Ambassador of India to Cambodia, and his delegation at the Ministry of Health. During the meeting, Minister Ra reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening cooperation in the health sector through enhanced healthcare systems and deeper partnerships between Cambodia and India. Ra outlined the…
After successfully installing around 20 hand pumps in Lumphat district, a UK-based organisation, Vidya Jyoti, plans to install hand pumps in seven additional districts in Ratanakiri province and is exploring the possibility of launching nutrition programmes on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Pamela Kaushal, founder and trustee of Vidya Jyoti, said the project in Ratanakiri…
KOICA Selects SCHM as Project Management Consultant The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the grant aid agency of the South Korean government, has appointed Soonchunhyang University Medical Center (SCHM) as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for a major healthcare improvement initiative in Phnom Penh’s Dangkor district. This project aims to enhance healthcare services by upgrading…
Fermentation is a biochemical process that has shaped human nutrition, food preservation, and medicinal practices for millennia. Modern scientific advancements have highlighted the role of fermented foods in modulating gut microbiota, enhancing metabolic function, improving cognitive health, and fortifying immune resilience. Foods such as kimchi, kombucha, miso, natto, sauerkraut, tempeh, and kefir have gained widespread…
Cambodia and Azerbaijan are exploring opportunities for collaboration in the health sector, with plans to develop a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting on Jan. 30 between Cambodian Health Minister H.E. Prof. Chheang Ra and Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Cambodia, H.E. Shovgi Mehdizade, in Phnom Penh. The proposed MoU aims…
The first cooperation initiative under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Cambodia and Japan was launched on January 22, with Japan’s embassy presenting 29 medical incinerators to Cambodia’s Ministry of Health. These advanced incinerators, designed to manage infectious and medical waste, will be distributed across hospitals in 10 provinces, including Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong…
In a significant stride toward enhancing the mental health care of landmine survivors, the ASEAN Regional Mine Action Center (ARMAC) is poised to launch its sixth Psychosocial Support Training of Trainers program from September 16 to 20, 2024. This initiative stands as part of the broader ‘Enhance Victim Assistance Programme in the ASEAN Member States’,…
