Public health

In the first five months of 2025, The Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospital provided $18 million dollars’ worth of free medical treatment to more than half a million sick children and pregnant women. ...

Mango, bubble gum and milkshake these are not just childhood treats. They are e-cigarette flavours designed to hook a new generation on nicotine. From Asian metropolises to small Pacific islands, these products are infiltrating communities, fuelling one of today’s most urgent public health crises: the ...

An 8-year-old boy suffering from a severe case of dengue fever has recovered after receiving life-saving treatment at Jayavarman VII Hospital in Siem Reap. ...

Cambodia has reaffirmed its alignment with the mission of the WHO and its role as a strategic partner, having achieved significant success in its fight against Covid-19. ...

The Ministry of Health has once again advised Cambodians to get the Covid-19 vaccine and increase their vigilance following concerns about the new JN.1 variant which has seen new cases rise to 21 within two weeks of May. ...

While the WHO reports steady global progress in reducing alcohol consumption, a new policy white paper and national data from Cambodia reveal a troubling local picture — particularly among the Kingdom’s youth. ...

Every 40 minutes, one Cambodian dies from cancer – a grim reality announced by Prime Minister Hun Manet recently. Experts caution that contaminated imported food could contribute to the issue. To safeguard public health, the government is stepping up inspections of imported meat and vegetables ...

The Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) is calling for public donations to sustain the free medical services it provides to the Kingdom’s youngest and most vulnerable. ...

Women can access vital gynecological treatment, including breast and cervical cancer, free through the NSSF, with more than 1,590 public and private health centres registered countrywide, with health experts encouraging women to take advantage of the services. ...

Cambodia has temporarily suspended livestock and meat imports from Thailand after two human anthrax cases, including one death, were confirmed there, although no cases have been reported in Cambodia. ...

The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public warning about the dangers of anthrax. The notice follows recent outbreaks in neighbouring countries and beyond. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer kills one Cambodian every 40 minutes—or about 38 lives each day. ...

In Cambodia, around 20,000 new cancer cases are reported annually, with approximately 14,000 deaths from the disease each year. This number may be lower than in other countries, but it is still high when the Kingdom’s population of 17 million is taken into consideration. ...

Anthrax, a disease which predominantly affects cattle and buffalos, is not present in Cambodia, confirmed Ly Sovann, director of the Department of Communicable Disease Control (CDC). ...

Cambodia anticipates that malaria will be totally eradicated by the end of 2025, in line with the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination (2011-2025). ...

Some members of the public have expressed dismay at what they have called poor communication from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), after a number of citizens were unable to register for NSSF cards due to new requirements. ...

Cambodia has a total of 140,710 billboards across the country, with 17 companies providing advertising services in three formats. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...

Hun Manet is urging police to prioritise emergency vehicles during VIP convoys after a viral Facebook post highlighted an ambulance stuck in traffic. ...

In a striking report on maternal health, the Ministry of Health (MoH) revealed that nearly 300,000 women gave birth last year, with the majority of cases delivered using public hospitals. ...

A significant project has been launched for the sake of the well-being of Cambodian children, particularly the underprivileged ones, ensuring access to education, health, and hygiene. ...

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation made a profound impact on the lives of many Cambodians with a weekend workshop, offering free vision screenings and prescription eyeglasses to those in need. ...

Cambodia is witnessing a continued upward trend of non-communicable diseases, with over 230,000 new cases of diabetes diagnosed in 2024, marking an increase of more than 59 per cent. ...

A new analysis by the Business and Human Rights Law Group (BHRLG) warns that the suspension of US aid to Cambodia threatens critical sectors like health, education, and mine clearance, putting thousands of lives at risk. ...