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Samdech Khuon Sudary hosts international delegates at the 9th Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health in Phnom Penh, driving regional cooperation on UHC, AI, and climate change.
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The National Assembly of Cambodia has finalized its operational and strategic preparations to host the upcoming 9th Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (9th APPF-GH). Scheduled to take place this August 2026, the high-level international gathering aims to bring together lawmakers, technical specialists, and global health authorities from nearly 30 countries…
On June 21, 2026, thousands of yoga enthusiasts gathered in Phnom Penh to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” highlighting a growing wellness movement among Cambodian youth seeking work-life balance.
Cambodian scientific research has officially secured a prominent spot on the international stage. Public health pioneer Dr Yi Siyan has achieved dual honors this year. Specifically, he won the Outstanding Cambodian Scientists Gold Award 2025 and also earned a spot on the prestigious Asian Scientist 100 list. The annual Asian Scientist 100 list, which is…
PHNOM PENH — In a historic milestone for public health, the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has officially congratulated Cambodia for successfully achieving the global 95-95-95 HIV targets. The recognition positions Cambodia as a global leader in healthcare, making it one of only seven countries worldwide—and the very first in the Asia-Pacific region—to…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia has officially transformed from a nation with limited capacity for monitoring infectious diseases into a vital hub for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global virus surveillance system. This milestone follows two decades of strategic investments and extensive capacity building in influenza and respiratory virus tracking. The Kingdom’s remarkable progress was…
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 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.
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…
Phnom Penh — The Government of Japan has announced two new grassroots projects under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (“KUSANONE”) framework, totaling $183,588, aimed at improving emergency response and healthcare services in Cambodia. Grant contracts were signed on Friday between Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Cambodia, and representatives…
Phnom Penh – The Ministry of Women’s Affairs and the Fred Hollows Foundation Cambodia have signed a new agreement to expand the implementation of the Sustainable and Equitable Eye Health project, reinforcing their joint commitment to improving public health and promoting gender equality. The agreement was signed earlier this week at the ministry’s office in…
