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In a significant step towards bolstering Cambodia’s healthcare sector, the Ministry of Health has initiated discussions with International SOS, a reputable Singaporean medical company with nearly four decades of expertise. The meeting, held on September 19, saw Minister Chheang Ra and Sune Svenningsen, CEO of International SOS, along with their teams, convening at the ministry’s…
Proper nutrition is fundamental for the overall well-being of individuals, and instilling good eating habits from a young age is crucial. In Cambodia, where food choices and dietary practices play a significant role, promoting nutrition education can be a transformative step towards a healthier and happier population. Nutrition education empowers students to make informed choices…
Under the exceptional leadership of Malene, the deputy director, Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital is making remarkable strides in the treatment and care of children with leukaemia. With over 100 children currently receiving compassionate care, the hospital is dedicated to expanding its services to include paediatric cancer treatment, providing hope to even more young lives. Since…
Patience is a virtue that can bring profound transformation to our lives. It allows us to navigate challenging situations with resilience and understanding. Let’s explore the three different levels of patience: karma-based patience, compassion-based patience, and patience grounded in an understanding of emptiness. By embracing these levels of patience, we can cultivate inner strength and…
As the sun sets on the old year and rises to welcome the new one, The Better Cambodia would like to extend our warmest wishes to all Cambodians during this festive Khmer New Year. May the year ahead be filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity for you and your loved ones. During this time…
Many factors can prevent someone from being healthy, but the most important factor is MINDSET. Mental health is directly related to physical health because if your mental health is poor, you will feel tired and lazy to do anything and will be uninterested in anything. If your physical health is poor, having good mental health…
The Uposatha (Sanskrit: Upavasatha) is a Buddhist day of observance that dates back to the Buddha’s time (600 BCE) and is still observed by Buddhist practitioners today. According to the Buddha, the Uposatha day is for “the purification of the contaminated mind,” which results in inner peace and joy. On this day, both lay and…
Cambodia is located in Southeast Asia and is largely ethnically and religiously homogeneous, with the majority of the population identifying as Khmer (96%) and Buddhist (97%). The Khmer are thought to be one of the first peoples to settle in Southeast Asia, and as a result, they have a long history in the region. During…
The reuse is emerging as a viable alternative to our inefficient industrial model, in which raw materials are exploited to produce goods that appease today’s excessive commercialism hunger before being destroyed. Simple actions like repairing, recycling, refurbishing, and reusing are at the heart of a circular economy. The goal of all these tactics is to…
The #ONESTEPNOPLASTIC campaign was initiated in July 2022 by All Dreams Cambodia & Tos Yerng, in order to combat plastic pollution in Cambodia and promote it as a sustainable and attractive tourism destination. All Dreams Cambodia is willing to mobilize all stakeholders of the tourism industry so that together, we can make our beloved country…
The Khmer Empire, the first in the world to develop a functional healthcare system, was governed by its own laws. This healthcare system was built under King Jayavarman VII at the end of the 12th century. With roughly 100 employees total, each hospital the Khmer Empire established had a proper management system. The hospital also…
It is not uncommon for someone to become suddenly very ill. However, the person can quickly recover with the right medical attention and care. But for many people, situations are far from being so simple. The biggest issue arises when the patient is unable to continue receiving treatment because of a lack of funds. The…
With the tagline “Refusal to use plastics starts with you,” the Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP) developed the 4Rs campaign to encourage youth and others to cut back on their use of plastic, which they think is long-term hazardous to human, animal, and environmental health. 4Rs represents – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle More than…
